HB 1883 - DIGEST

     Provides that bargaining agreements must contain provisions specifying that when an employee covered by chapter 41.06 RCW has a right to appeal an issue to the board, a collective bargaining provision permitting the employee to contest the issue through the agreement's grievance procedure must specify an election of remedies by the employee.  The election of remedies must require the employee to choose to pursue the entire issue through the grievance procedure or through the appeal process, but not both.

     Authorizes the board to appoint, following consultation with employee organizations and employing agencies, one or more hearings officers to conduct hearings and make recommended decisions in accordance with rules adopted by the board.

     Transfers all powers, duties, and functions of the personnel appeals board pertaining to appeals filed under RCW 41.06.170 on or after the effective date of this act to the Washington personnel resources board.

     Repeals RCW 41.06.163.

     Repeals provisions of chapter 41.64 RCW.