HB 2042 - DIGEST

Provides that collective bargaining sessions with employee organizations specified in RCW 41.56.026 and 41.56.028 shall be conducted as open public meetings as provided for in chapter 42.30 RCW.

Provides that collective bargaining sessions with employee organizations under chapter 41.80 RCW shall be conducted as open public meetings as provided for in chapter 42.30 RCW.

Provides that records before and during the course of any collective bargaining, labor negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings that would reveal the strategy or position being taken by an agency are exempt from disclosure.