Similar bills have been introduced repeatedly in WA over the last several years. Rumor has it that both Microsoft and Amazon are somehow responsible for defeati

Similar bills have been introduced repeatedly in WA over the last several years. Rumor has it that both Microsoft and Amazon are somehow responsible for defeating these attempts. There is a 2017 bill that made progress in March this year, not sure what the latest status is. [1] [2] By now one would think all US states would be eager to imitate California and simply reject non-competes. I think Colorado is close but not quite as radical. [1] https://www.geekwire.com/2017/scaled-back-bill-aimed-providing-clarity-non-compete-deals-passes-washington-house-97-0/ https://www.geekwire.com/2017/scaled-back-bill-aimed-providi... [2] http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1967&Year=2017 http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1967&Year=2017