5285-S AMS PRID S2480.1

SSB 5285  - S AMD126
     By Senator Pridemore

PULLED 03/15/2005

     On page 6, beginning on line 28, after "(9)" strike all material through "system." on line 33 and insert "If a public body elects to enter into an agreement regarding a public water system, the agreement shall include provisions ensuring that:
     (a) All funds from state grants or loans received by the public body or the service provider for projects or activities related to the public water system are applied directly to benefit the system and the customers of the system; and
     (b) Any existing collective bargaining agreement remains in full force and effect, including provisions recognizing existing bargaining agents as the exclusive bargaining agents for any affected employees."

EFFECT:  Adds requirement that service agreements concerning public water systems provide that existing collective bargaining agreements remain in full force and effect. Retains requirement in SSB 5285 that service agreements concerning public water systems require that all funds from state grants or loans received by public body or service provider for projects or activities related to the public water system are applied directly to benefit the system and the system's customers.

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