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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2963

HB 2963: WSU collective bargaining

Authorizing collective bargaining for Washington State University employees who are enrolled in academic programs.

Summary

  • Makes the public employees' collective bargaining law applicable to graduate teaching assistants and graduate research assistants at Washington State University.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2963), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 2008
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2008
  2. Out of committeeFeb 12, 2008
  3. Passed HouseFeb 15, 2008
  4. Passed SenateMar 4, 2008
  5. GovernorMar 27, 2008
  6. LawApr 1, 2008
Prime sponsor
Steve Conway (D-29)
Introduced
January 18, 2008 in the House
Last action
April 1, 2008
Session law
Chapter 203, Laws of 2008
Companion bill
SB 6737
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2963, SHB 2963

AN ACT Relating to collective bargaining for Washington State University employees who are enrolled in academic programs;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Conway (D-29)

23 co-sponsors (22 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Tom Campbell R-2Maralyn Chase D-32Bob Hasegawa D-11Pat Sullivan D-47Geoff Simpson D-47Larry Seaquist D-26Sherry Appleton D-23Mike Sells D-38Alex Wood D-3Tami Green D-28Brian Blake D-19Mark Ericks D-1Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46Brendan Williams D-22Jim McIntire D-46Eric Pettigrew D-37Steve Kirby D-29Jim Moeller D-49Bill Fromhold D-49Senator D-22Kevin Van De Wege D-24Timm Ormsby D-3Zack Hudgins D-11

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 15, 2008
Version voted on: SHB 2963
62 Yea 32 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61002
Republican13202
How each member voted

Yea (62)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 4, 2008
Version voted on: SHB 2963
34 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat32000
Republican21500
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 8, 2008
Version voted on: SHB 2963
63 Yea 30 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61002
Republican23003
How each member voted

Yea (63)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/12/2008**. (SHB 2963)
  2. Chapter 203, 2008 Laws. (SHB 2963)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 2963)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2963)
  5. President signed. (SHB 2963)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 2963)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 63; nays, 30; absent, 0; excused, 5. (SHB 2963)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 2963)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 34; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 2963)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2963)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SHB 2963)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2963)
  13. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2963)
  14. And refer to Ways & Means. (SHB 2963)
  15. LCRD - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 2963)
  16. On motion, referred to Rules. (SHB 2963)
  17. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development. (SHB 2963)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 62; nays, 32; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SHB 2963)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2963)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2963)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2963)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2963)
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  26. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2963)
  27. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2963)
  28. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  29. Minority; do not pass.
  30. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. Referred to Appropriations.
  32. CL - Executive action taken by committee.
  33. CL - Majority; do pass.
  34. Minority; do not pass.
  35. First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.

HB 2963 in other sessions

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