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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5055

SB 5055: Law enforcement grievances

Establishing a statewide roster for arbitrating law enforcement personnel disciplinary grievances and publishing their decisions.

Summary

  • Establishes mandatory procedures for selecting arbitrators in grievance arbitrations for disciplinary actions of law enforcement personnel covered by collective bargaining agreements.
  • Requires the Public Employment Relations Commission to appoint arbitrators, implement training, create a fee schedule, and post arbitrator decisions on its website.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5055), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2021
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 4, 2021
  3. Passed SenateFeb 18, 2021
  4. Passed HouseMar 24, 2021
  5. GovernorApr 7, 2021
  6. LawApr 7, 2021
Prime sponsor
Joe Nguyen (D-34)
Introduced
January 11, 2021 in the Senate
Last action
April 7, 2021
Session law
Chapter 13, Laws of 2021
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5055, SSB 5055

AN ACT Relating to establishing a statewide roster for arbitrating law enforcement personnel disciplinary grievances and publishing their decisions;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joe Nguyen (D-34)

12 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Rebecca Saldaña D-37Andy Billig D-3Jeannie Darneille D-27Senator D-47Senator D-22Karen Keiser D-33Patty Kuderer D-48Marko Liias D-21Liz Lovelett D-40T'wina Nobles D-28Derek Stanford D-1Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 18, 2021
Version voted on: SSB 5055
41 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28100
Republican13700
How each member voted
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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 24, 2021
Version voted on: SSB 5055
60 Yea 38 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56100
Republican43700
How each member voted

Yea (60)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/25/2021. (SSB 5055)
  2. Chapter 13, 2021 Laws. (SSB 5055)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5055)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5055)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5055)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5055)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 60; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5055)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5055)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5055)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5055)
  11. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5055)
  12. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5055)
  13. LAWS - Majority; do pass. (SSB 5055)
  14. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards. (SSB 5055)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5055)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5055)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5055)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5055)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5055)
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  23. LCTA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5055)
  24. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5055)
  25. Minority; without recommendation.
  26. LCTA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs.
  28. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 5055 in other sessions

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