1560-S2 AMH COND REIN  046

2SHB 1560 - H AMD 406

By Representative Condotta

NOT CONSIDERED 4/26/2009

    On page 3, after line 26, insert the following:

    "(iv) Collective bargaining sessions with exclusive bargaining representatives under subsection (4) of this section shall be conducted as open public meetings in the manner specified in chapter 42.30 RCW.  Representatives of the employer who violate this section shall be subject to personal liability under RCW 42.30.120."

    On page 4, after line 36, insert the following:

"Sec. 2.  RCW 42.30.140 and 1990 c 98 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

    If any provision of this chapter conflicts with the provisions of any other statute, the provisions of this chapter shall control:  PROVIDED, That this chapter shall not apply to:

    (1) The proceedings concerned with the formal issuance of an order granting, suspending, revoking, or denying any license, permit, or certificate to engage in any business, occupation, or profession or to any disciplinary proceedings involving a member of such business, occupation, or profession, or to receive a license for a sports activity or to operate any mechanical device or motor vehicle where a license or registration is necessary; or

    (2) That portion of a meeting of a quasi-judicial body which relates to a quasi-judicial matter between named parties as distinguished from a matter having general effect on the public or on a class or group; or

    (3) Matters governed by chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act; or

    (4)(a) Collective bargaining sessions with employee organizations, including contract negotiations, grievance meetings, and discussions relating to the interpretation or application of a labor agreement, except as provided in RCW 41.80.010(4)(iv); or (b) that portion of a meeting during which the governing body is planning or adopting the strategy or position to be taken by the governing body during the course of any collective bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings, or reviewing the proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings while in progress."

    Correct the title.

EFFECT:   Requires that collective bargaining sessions be conducted as open public meetings in the manner specified in the Open Public Meetings Act.  Makes representatives of the employer personally liable for violations of this requirement. 

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