WA SB5379

Extends interest arbitration rights to Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission employees, adding them to the existing framework that covers Department of Corrections employees

Applies to employees covered by chapter 41.06 RCW, excluding confidential employees and internal auditors; removes the previous exclusion for Washington Management Service members

Provides binding arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method when collective bargaining negotiations reach impasse after 60 days

Arbitrator decisions are final and binding on the parties, but the legislature retains authority to reject compensation and benefit provisions by not approving necessary funding

Stated purpose is to maintain "dedicated and uninterrupted services" in state parks, mirroring the existing rationale for corrections employees