2079 AMH CHAB KERR 043

HB 2079 - H AMD 209

By Representative Chandler

FAILED 3/9/2007

   Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

   "Sec. 1. RCW 42.17.760 and 1993 c 2 s 16 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992) are each amended to read as follows:

   A labor organization may not use agency shop fees paid by an individual who is not a member of the organization to make contributions or expenditures to influence an election, transfer or contribute such fees to an affiliated organization that makes such contributions or expenditures, or to operate a political committee, unless affirmatively authorized by the individual."

   Correct the title.

EFFECT: Strikes the underlying bill. Prohibits labor organizations from transferring or contributing agency shop fees to an affiliated organization that makes political campaign contributions and expenditures.