GOP-backed Let’s Go Washington is seeking to put the carbon capture law, police pursuit regulations, a capital gains tax repeal and more up for vote in November.
Advocates say fear of financial hardship undermines bargaining leverage. Opponents say the bill will increase business costs or prolong work stoppages.
Fishing companies say long waits between seasons can be common, but labor experts say offshore foreign workers are “uniquely unprotected” under U.S. policies.