2403-S2 AMH  CORD 81 Failed 2-12-02

2SHB 2403 - H AMD

By Representative ___

     On page 13, after line 19, insert the following:

     "Sec. 20.  RCW 42.30.030 and 1971 ex.s. c 250 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:

(1)  All meetings of the governing body of a public agency shall be open and public and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting of the governing body of a public agency, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

(2)  All meetings of the employer and an exclusive bargaining representative relating to contract negotiations under chapter 41.    RCW (sections 1 through 23 of this act) shall be open and public.

     Sec. 21.  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, except as provided in RCW 42.30.030(2) with respect to contract negotiations under chapter 41.  RCW (sections 1 through 23 of this act), grievance meetings, and discussions relating to the interpretation or application of a labor agreement; 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.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 22.  A new section is added to chapter 42.30 RCW to read as follows:

     The governing body of an institution of higher education negotiating under this chapter must maintain mailing lists of persons who request notice of meetings that are open to the public under RCW 42.30.030(2).  Persons on this list must be notified by mail or electronically of the first meeting related to the negotiation of a new or revised collective bargaining agreement under chapter 41.  RCW (sections 1 through 23 of this act).  The notice of the first meeting must include a telephone number or electronic mail address that the person receiving the notice may use to obtain updated information regarding further meetings."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly, and correct the title. 

EFFECT:  Adds a requirement that contract negotiation meetings between the employer and the exclusive bargaining representative under the faculty collective bargaining law are open to the public, and requires the governing body of an institution of higher education to maintain lists of persons who request notice of such meetings.  These persons would be notified of the first meeting to negotiate a contract and would be given a telephone number or e-mail address for updates on further meetings.