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Local Government & Housing Committee

HB 1461

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

Brief Description: Regarding options for determining the pay periods for county employees.

Sponsors: Representatives Bailey, Hunt, Alexander, Hinkle, Haigh, Johnson, Haler, Ericksen, Chandler, Orcutt, Kretz and Kelley.

Brief Summary of Bill

Authorizes the county legislative authority of any county to establish a weekly pay period for county officers and employees.

Hearing Date: 2/4/09

Staff: Sara del Moral (786-7291)

Background:

State law grants counties the authority to establish biweekly pay periods for county officers and employees. In counties assuming the functions of a metropolitan municipal corporation, compensation must be received no more than 13 days after the end of each pay period. In all other counties, compensation must be received no more than seven days after the end of each pay period.

Summary of Bill:

Provisions regarding pay periods for county officers and employees are amended. Counties may establish weekly pay periods or biweekly pay periods.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.