FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 2763

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.

C 89 L 20

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Concerning interest arbitration for department of corrections employees.

Sponsors: Representatives Chapman, Dent, Hudgins and Tharinger.

House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards

House Committee on Appropriations

Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce

Senate Committee on Ways & Means

Background:

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is responsible for managing state-operated adult prison facilities and supervising adult offenders residing in communities. The DOC also maintains marine operations for the McNeil Island civil commitment center.

The Personnel System Reform Act (PSRA) provides for collective bargaining of wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment with classified employees of state agencies and higher education institutions. The PSRA provides for binding interest arbitration for the DOC employees, except for confidential employees, nonsupervisory marine department employees, members of the Washington Management Service, and internal auditors, who are not granted interest arbitration.

Summary:

The interest arbitration provisions for the DOC employees applies to nonsupervisory marine department employees.

Votes on Final Passage:

House

79

17

Senate

48

0

Effective:

June 11, 2020