44.90.050 – Legislative employees—Collective bargaining—Exclusive bargaining representative—Certain payroll deductions prohibited.
RCW 44.90.050 Legislative employees—Collective bargaining—Exclusive bargaining representative—Certain payroll deductions prohibited. (Effective May 1, 2024.) (1) Except as may be specifically limited by this chapter, legislative employees shall have the right to self-organization, to form, join, or assist employee organizations, and to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing for the purpose of collective bargaining […]
44.90.060 – Strikes—When prohibited.
RCW 44.90.060 Strikes—When prohibited. (Effective May 1, 2024.) During a legislative session or committee assembly days, nothing contained in this chapter permits or grants to any legislative employee the right to strike, participate in a work stoppage, or refuse to perform their official duties. [ 2022 c 283 § 6.]
44.90.070 – Collective bargaining negotiations—Even-numbered years—Duration of agreement.
RCW 44.90.070 Collective bargaining negotiations—Even-numbered years—Duration of agreement. (Effective May 1, 2024.) (1) Collective bargaining negotiations under this chapter must commence no later than July 1st of each even-numbered year after a bargaining unit has been certified. (2) The duration of any collective bargaining agreement shall not exceed one fiscal biennium. [ 2022 c 283 […]
44.80.010 – Finding—Intent.
RCW 44.80.010 Finding—Intent. The legislature finds that state government should be operated in an efficient and effective manner. It is the intent of the legislature to create the office of legislative support services to make effective and efficient use of the public’s resources, improve the delivery and quality of services, standardize practices, and achieve cost […]
44.80.020 – Definitions.
RCW 44.80.020 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Director” means the director of the office of legislative support services employed under RCW 44.80.040. (2) “Legislative agencies” means: The joint legislative audit and review committee, the joint transportation committee, the office of the state actuary, […]
44.80.030 – Administrative and support services.
RCW 44.80.030 Administrative and support services. (1) The office of legislative support services is created to provide administrative and support services to the senate, house of representatives, and legislative agencies. All operations of the office are subject to RCW 44.04.260. (2) The office shall provide support to the senate, the house of representatives, and legislative […]
44.68.100 – Electronic access to legislative information.
RCW 44.68.100 Electronic access to legislative information. The legislature and legislative agencies through the administrative committee, shall: (1) Continue to plan for and implement processes for making legislative information available electronically; (2) Promote and facilitate electronic access to the public of legislative information and services; (3) Establish technical standards for such services; (4) Consider electronic […]
44.68.105 – Administrative committee, center—Exemption.
RCW 44.68.105 Administrative committee, center—Exemption. The administrative committee and center are hereby expressly exempted from the provisions of chapter 43.105 RCW. [ 2020 c 114 § 17; 2007 c 18 § 7.] NOTES: Effective date—2020 c 114: See note following RCW 28A.175.075.
44.68.900 – Effective date—2007 c 18.
RCW 44.68.900 Effective date—2007 c 18. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2007. [ 2007 c 18 § 10.]
44.73.005 – Findings.
RCW 44.73.005 Findings. The legislature finds that Washington is committed to economic development and supporting the tourism industry, and that economic development is achieved by promoting the state and the goods produced around the state. The legislature further finds that tourism is encouraged providing a memorable experience and an opportunity for visitors to take something […]