Concerning interest arbitration regarding uniformed personnel.

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SENATE BILL 6135

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Senator King

AN ACT Relating to interest arbitration regarding uniformed personnel; and amending RCW 41.56.530 .

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1. RCW 41.56.530 and 2025 c 58 s 2020 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) In making its determination, the panel shall be mindful of the legislative purpose enumerated in RCW 41.56.501 and, as additional standards or guidelines to aid it in reaching a decision, the panel shall consider:

(a) The constitutional and statutory authority of the employer;