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WA HB1105

Bill

Status

Passed

4/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Fosse

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts Department of Corrections employees with interest arbitration rights under RCW 41.80.200 from coalition bargaining requirements, except for marine department employees
  • Requires the governor or governor's designee and exclusive bargaining representatives to negotiate one master collective bargaining agreement specifically for Department of Corrections employees
  • Amends RCW 41.80.010, which governs collective bargaining procedures for state employees
  • Passed the House 83-12 on March 4, 2025, and the Senate 41-8 on April 10, 2025
  • Takes effect July 27, 2025

Legislative Description

Exempting exclusive bargaining representatives for department of corrections employees from certain provisions related to coalition bargaining.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

4/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/24/2025
Labor & Commerce3/6/2025
Rules2/18/2025
Appropriations1/23/2025
Labor & Workplace Standards1/13/2025

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