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WA HB2712

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matt Marshall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School district collective bargaining contract negotiations must be open to public observation both in person and via video streaming or playback

  • Public notice of all collective bargaining negotiations required under the Open Public Meetings Act (chapter 42.30 RCW)

  • School districts must publish all notes, documentation, and bargaining proposals on their official website within two business days of transmission between negotiating parties

  • Final collective bargaining agreements must be published on the district's website for the duration of the agreement

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Labor & Workplace Standards2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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