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WA HB2712
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matt Marshall
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AI Summary
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School district collective bargaining contract negotiations must be open to public observation both in person and via video streaming or playback
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Public notice of all collective bargaining negotiations required under the Open Public Meetings Act (chapter 42.30 RCW)
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School districts must publish all notes, documentation, and bargaining proposals on their official website within two business days of transmission between negotiating parties
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Final collective bargaining agreements must be published on the district's website for the duration of the agreement
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Exemption applies to post-agreement enforcement activities, including individual employee grievance proceedings; public comment during negotiations is not required
Legislative Description
Making collective bargaining for school districts subject to the open public meetings act.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.
2/2/2026