Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB2712: School district bargaining
Status: In committee, February 2, 2026
Making collective bargaining for school districts subject to the open public meetings act.
What the bill says
An act Relating to making collective bargaining for school districts subject to the open public meetings act; amending RCW 42.30.140; and adding a new section to chapter 41.59 RCW.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to making collective bargaining for school districts subject to the open public meetings act; amending RCW 42.30.140; and adding a new section to chapter 41.59 RCW. Sec. 1. RCW 42.30.140 and 1990 c 98 s 1 are each amended to read as follows: If any provision of this chapter conflicts with the provisions of any other statute, the provisions of this chapter shall control: PROVIDED, That this chapter shall not apply or (2) That portion of a meeting of a quasi-judicial body which relates to a quasi-judicial matter between named parties as distinguished from a matter having general effect on the public or on a class or group; or (3) Matters governed by chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act; or (4)(a) ((Collective))Except as provided under section 2 of this act, collective bargaining sessions with employee organizations, including contract negotiations, grievance meetings, and discussions relating to the interpretation or application of a labor agreement; or (b) that portion of a meeting during which the governing body is planning or adopting the strategy or position to be taken by the governing body during the course of any collective bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings, or reviewing the proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings while in progress. NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added …
Sponsors
- Matt Marshall (R) · primary sponsor
- Michael Keaton (R)
- Jeremie Dufault (R)
- Stephanie McClintock (R)
Latest actions
- : First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.
Subjects: SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Common questions
- What is HB2712?
- HB2712 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): School district bargaining.
- What does HB2712 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to making collective bargaining for school districts subject to the open public meetings act; amending RCW 42.30.140; and adding a new section to chapter 41.59 RCW.
- What is the status of HB2712?
- In committee as of February 2, 2026. Latest action: First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards. (February 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2712?
- Matt Marshall (R), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2712?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2712&Year=2025
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