HB 2033

Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research	BILL ANALYSIS

State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee

HB 2033

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.

Brief Description: Authorizing payroll deductions for retiree organization dues.

Sponsors: Representatives Ormsby, Campbell, Fromhold, Haigh, Armstrong, P. Sullivan, Conway, Green, Kagi, Hunt, McIntire, McDermott, McCoy, Buri, Williams, Miloscia, Linville, Moeller, DeBolt, McDonald, Priest, Condotta, Roberts and Simpson.

Brief Summary of Bill

Allows payroll deductions for retiree organization dues.

Hearing Date: 2/20/07

Staff: Alison Hellberg (786-7152).

Background:

Upon meeting some requirements as to the number of employees making the request, state employees can request payroll deductions for the following:

credit union payments;
parking fee payments;
U.S. savings bond payments;
deductions for board, lodging or uniforms, when furnished by the state;
membership dues and other fees to professional organizations;
insurance contributions for payment of premiums under contracts authorized by the state Health Care Authority;
deductions to a bank, savings bank, or savings and loan association; and
contributions to the Washington State Combined Fund Drive.

Deductions for labor or employee organization dues may be made if a payroll deduction
is not provided under a collective bargaining agreement.

Summary of Bill:

Deductions for labor, employee, or retiree organization dues may be made if a payroll deduction
is not provided under a collective bargaining agreement.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.