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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6486

SB 6486: Postdoctoral & clinical empl

Granting collective bargaining for postdoctoral researchers at certain state universities. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Granting collective bargaining for postdoctoral and clinical employees at certain state universities. )

Summary

  • Grants collective bargaining rights under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act to postdoctoral and clinical employees at the University of Washington and Washington State University.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 6486), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 255, Laws of 2012
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2012
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2012
  3. Passed SenateFeb 13, 2012
  4. Passed HouseFeb 29, 2012
  5. Partly vetoedMar 30, 2012
  6. LawMar 30, 2012
Prime sponsor
Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
Introduced
January 25, 2012 in the Senate
Last action
March 30, 2012
Session law
Chapter 255, Laws of 2012
Companion bill
HB 2681
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6486, ESSB 6486

AN ACT Relating to collective bargaining for postdoctoral researchers at certain state universities;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)

10 co-sponsors (10 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Steve Conway D-29Maralyn Chase D-32Karen Keiser D-33Nick Harper D-38Margarita Prentice D-11Sharon Nelson D-34Craig Pridemore D-49Adam Kline D-37Ed Murray D-43Senator D-46

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2012
Version voted on: ESSB 6486
26 Yea 23 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26100
Republican02200
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed February 29, 2012
Version voted on: ESSB 6486
54 Yea 44 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54200
Republican04200
How each member voted

Yea (54)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 6, 2012
Version voted on: ESSB 6486
26 Yea 23 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26100
Republican02200
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2012. (ESSB 6486)
  2. Chapter 255, 2012 Laws PV. (ESSB 6486)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (ESSB 6486)
  4. Speaker signed. (ESSB 6486)
  5. President signed. (ESSB 6486)
  6. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6486)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 26; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6486)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 6486)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 54; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6486)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6486)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (ESSB 6486)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 6486)
  13. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6486)
  14. WAYS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 6486)
  15. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 6486)
  16. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESSB 6486)
  17. LWD - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6486)
  18. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6486)
  19. LWD - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 6486)
  20. First reading, referred to Labor & Workforce Development. (ESSB 6486)
  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 26; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6486)
  22. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6486)
  23. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6486)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6486)
  25. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6486)
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6486)
  29. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6486)
  30. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6486)
  31. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6486)
  32. Minority; do not pass.
  33. Minority; without recommendation.
  34. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  35. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  36. Minority; do not pass.
  37. And refer to Ways & Means.
  38. LCCP - Majority; do pass.
  39. Referred to Ways & Means.
  40. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

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