2010 Senate Bill 1086

Repeal government cooperation restrictions

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 21, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Bill Hardiman (R-29)

To establish that when two or more state agencies, or state, local and federal agencies, agree to a joint exercise of powers and duties, nothing requires them to give the consolidated employees the highest wages and benefits previously paid by either of the entities, which they must do under current law. The new compensation levels would kick in after existing labor contracts expire.

Referred to the Committee on Reforms, Restructuring, and Reinventing

Feb. 10, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one establishing that the new compensation levels would kick in after existing labor contracts expire.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 32 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 10, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban, and Regional Affairs

June 30, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.