1268-S AMH CAIR BLIN 89 Failed 2-13-02

SHB 1268 - H AMD

By Representative Cairnes

     On page 80, after line 33, insert the following:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 401.  A new section is added to chapter 41.04 RCW to read as follows:

     Each state agency and institution of higher education shall be provided a cost of living allocation sufficient to grant a 3.5 percent cost of living adjustment for the salaries, including mandatory salary-related benefits, of all employees of state agencies, and of all employees of institutions of higher education as reported in the higher education salary base reports submitted to the office of financial management, excluding those employees specified in RCW 28B.50.465 and 28B.50.468."

     Renumber the sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

     On page 81, line 27, after "304;" strike "and"

     On page 81, line 29, after "310" insert "; and

     (6) Section 401 of this act"

EFFECT: Provides an annual 3.5% cost of living adjustment for all employees of state agencies and institutions of higher education.  The section expires July 1, 2005, the earliest effective date of a collective bargaining agreement.