1268-S AMH BLIN 93 Failed 2-13-02

SHB 1268 - H AMD

By Representative ___

     On page 65, beginning on line 15, after "(3)" strike all material through "Requests" on line 21, and insert "After the exclusive bargaining representative or representatives ratify the agreement and prior to submitting a request to the legislature for funds or implementing legislation, the governor shall hold a public hearing on the contract.  In addition to notifying individuals and groups who have expressed interest in the contract, notice of the date and location of the hearing and a detailed description of the material terms of the contract must be published in the state register.  After the hearing, the governor shall submit a request for funds necessary to implement the compensation and fringe benefit provisions in the master collective bargaining agreement or for legislation necessary to implement the agreement within ten days of the date of the hearing or, if the legislature is not in session, within ten days after the legislature next convenes.  In addition, requests"

EFFECT: Requires the governor to hold public hearings on the material terms of collective bargaining agreements prior to submitting the legislation necessary for their implementation to the legislature.