FINAL BILL REPORT

ESB 6230

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

C 251 L 18

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Concerning the collective bargaining rights of the professional personnel of port districts.

Sponsors: Senators Conway, Chase, Saldaña, Wellman, Hasegawa, Keiser and Hunt.

Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce

House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards

Background: The Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA) provides for collective bargaining of wages, hours, and working conditions with employees of cities, counties, and other political subdivisions. All port district employees may collectively bargain under PECBA except for managerial, professional, and administrative personnel, and their confidential secretaries.

Summary: Professional employees of port districts are included in the types of employees who may collectively bargain under PECBA. Professional employees may not be included in the same bargaining unit as supervisory personnel.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate

29

18

House

56

42

Effective:

June 7, 2018