1268-S AMH BLIN 45 Failed 2-13-02

SHB 1268 - H AMD

By Representative ___

     On page 65, line 15, after "(3)" insert the following:

     "Master collective bargaining agreements shall be subject to ratification by the employees affected by the agreement.  All provisions of ratified agreements conforming with this chapter are valid and enforceable except those provisions not approved by the legislature as provided in subsection (4) of this section.

     (4)"

Renumber the subsections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

     On page 65, beginning on line 19, strike "exclusive bargaining representative or representatives ratify the agreement" and insert "agreement is ratified"

EFFECT:  Adds that master collective bargaining agreements are subject to ratification by the affected employees and that the agreement is valid except for the compensation provisions not approved by the Legislature.