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WA HB1068
Bill
Status
Passed
4/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Beth Doglio
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AI Summary
- Extends interest arbitration rights to Washington Management Service employees at the Department of Corrections, removing their previous exclusion from this dispute resolution process
- Amends RCW 41.80.200 to maintain interest arbitration coverage for DOC employees covered by chapter 41.06 RCW, while still excluding only confidential employees and internal auditors
- Requires negotiations to begin at least five months before budget submission to the legislature, with mediation available if no agreement is reached within 60 days
- Arbitrator decisions are final and binding on the parties but not on the legislature; if the legislature does not approve necessary funds for compensation provisions, those provisions are not binding on the state
- Effective date: July 27, 2025
Legislative Description
Removing the exclusion from interest arbitration of Washington management service employees at the department of corrections.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
4/25/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules4/8/2025
Ways & Means3/24/2025
Labor & Commerce3/5/2025
Rules2/18/2025
Appropriations1/31/2025
Labor & Workplace Standards1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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