1268-S AMH  CORD 87 Failed 2-13-02

SHB 1268 - H AMD

By Representative ___

     On page 80, after line 31, insert the following:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 323. CONFLICT OF INTEREST--CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR. (1) No exclusive bargaining representative certified to represent the employees of a bargaining unit under this chapter shall directly or indirectly pay or use, or offer, consent, or agree to pay or use any money or thing of value for or in aid of any candidate for the office of governor; nor for reimbursement or indemnification of any person for money or property so used.

     (2) Any individual who violates any provision of this section, or who participates in, aids, abets, advises, or consents to any such violation, or who solicits or knowingly receives any money or thing of value in violation of this section, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be liable to the exclusive bargaining representative for the amount so contributed or received."

     On page 82, line 30, strike "322" and insert "323"

     On page 83, line 25, after "319," insert "323,"

EFFECT:  Beginning July 1, 2004, prohibits campaign contributions to a candidate for the office of governor by an exclusive bargaining representative that bargains on behalf of state employees covered by the new collective bargaining chapter.  Violation of the prohibition is punishable as a gross misdemeanor, and the violator is liable to the exclusive bargaining representative for the amount contributed or received in violation of the prohibition.