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WA SB5653
Bill
Status
Passed
5/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Chapman
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AI Summary
- Expands collective bargaining rights for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officers by changing the rank threshold from "below lieutenant" to "below deputy chief"
- Adds lieutenants and captains to the list of fish and wildlife personnel eligible for collective bargaining, joining officers, detectives, and sergeants
- Amends RCW 41.56.030, which defines terms under the state's Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act
- Effective date is July 27, 2025, contingent on specific funding being provided in the omnibus appropriations act by June 30, 2025
- Passed with near-unanimous bipartisan support: Senate 48-0, House 96-1
Legislative Description
Concerning collective bargaining by fish and wildlife officers.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
5/17/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules4/8/2025
Appropriations3/31/2025
Labor & Workplace Standards3/8/2025
Rules2/28/2025
Ways & Means2/21/2025
Labor & Commerce2/4/2025
Full Bill Text
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