HB 2042 - DIGEST

     Declares that chapter 41.06 RCW does not prohibit any agency, as defined in RCW 41.06.020, or institution of higher education, as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, or related board, from purchasing services by contract with individuals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, or other entities.

     Requires that an agency or institution of higher education that intends to purchase services by contract must notify an exclusive bargaining representative who represents any employee whose employment status will be directly affected by the contract.  The exclusive bargaining representative shall have the right to offer alternatives to the proposed contract and such alternatives must be considered by the agency or institution of higher education in making the final decision to contract for services.

     Repeals RCW 41.06.380 and 41.06.382.