6168-S AMS SCHO CEC 228

SSB 6168 - S AMD 1183

By Senator Schoesler

NOT ADOPTED 02/27/2020

On page 72, after line 19, insert the following:

"(22) In order to facilitate the taxpayers' understanding of public employee bargaining and its fiscal impact on the state budget, collective bargaining negotiations under chapter 41.80 RCW conducted by the office using funds provided in this section must be open for public observation and follow the requirements for conducting open public meetings under chapter 42.30 RCW."

 Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

On page 507, after line 24, insert the following:

"Sec. 925. RCW 42.30.140 and 1990 c 98 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

If any provision of this chapter conflicts with the provisions of any other statute, the provisions of this chapter shall control: PROVIDED, That this chapter shall not apply to:

(1) The proceedings concerned with the formal issuance of an order granting, suspending, revoking, or denying any license, permit, or certificate to engage in any business, occupation, or profession or to any disciplinary proceedings involving a member of such business, occupation, or profession, or to receive a license for a sports activity or to operate any mechanical device or motor vehicle where a license or registration is necessary; or

(2) That portion of a meeting of a quasi-judicial body which relates to a quasi-judicial matter between named parties as distinguished from a matter having general effect on the public or on a class or group; or

(3) Matters governed by chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act; or

(4)(a) Except for agreements negotiated under chapter 41.80 RCW during the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium, collective bargaining sessions with employee organizations, including contract negotiations, grievance meetings, and discussions relating to the interpretation or application of a labor agreement; or (b) that portion of a meeting during which the governing body is planning or adopting the strategy or position to be taken by the governing body during the course of any collective bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings, or reviewing the proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings while in progress."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

Correct the technical portion of the title.

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