1268-S AMH BLIN 29 Failed 2-13-02

SHB 1268 - H AMD

By Representative ___

     On page 3, line 28, after "religious" strike "tenets or teachings of a church or religious body of which such public employee is a member" and insert "((tenets or teachings of a church or religious body of which such public employee is a member)) or philosophical beliefs of such public employee"

     On page 8, line 20, after "religious" strike "tenets or teachings of a church or religious body of which such public employee is a member" and insert "or philosophical beliefs of such public employee"

     On page 73, beginning on line 7, strike "tenets, or teachings of a church or religious body of which the employee is a member," and insert "or philosophical beliefs of the employee,"

EFFECT:  Expands the right of state employees to refrain from union membership based on bona fide philosophical beliefs as well as religious beliefs.