BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 5577: Civil service

Enacting the civil service reform act of 2001.

Summary

$ The state = s civil service system is reformed with new classification rules to be adopted by March 15, 2003.
$ State agencies and institutions of higher education may contract out for services provided by classified employees.
$ The scope of collective bargaining for state employees is expanded to include wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment but bargaining over management rights is prohibited and the right to strike is not granted.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5577), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to personnel;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 14, 2002By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 25, 2001By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 22, 2001On motion, referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 22, 2001Minority; do not pass.
Feb 22, 2001LCF - Majority; do pass.
Jan 26, 2001First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Financial Institutions.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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SB 5577 (2019–20) Orca whales/vessels · Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2019
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SB 5577 (2015–16) Pharmaceutical waste · Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2015
SB 5577 (2013–14) Public employee ethics · Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2013
SB 5577 (2011–12) Food & beverage workers · Did not pass · died in committee