HI HB385

Establishes bargaining unit (14) for nonsupervisory staff of the legislative branch, including employees of the Office of the Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ethics Commission, and Office of the Ombudsman.

Allows unionization through card check certification process: if the board finds a majority of unit (14) employees signed valid authorization cards and no other representative is certified, the board shall certify the representative without holding an election.

Requires parties to commence collective bargaining within 10 days of a written request and make reasonable efforts to reach agreement within 90 days.

Establishes expedited dispute resolution: if bargaining reaches impasse after 90 days, parties may request conciliation for 20 days, followed by binding arbitration if no agreement is reached.

Prohibits collective bargaining agreements for unit (14) from restricting the employer's right to hire and terminate employees at will; effective July 1, 2011.