2010 Senate Bill 1085

Repeal government consolidation restrictions

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 21, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Mark Jansen (R-28)

To establish that when two or more local governments agree to consolidate a particular service, nothing requires them to give the consolidated employees the highest wages and benefits previously paid by either of the governments, 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

Amendment offered

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Consideration postponed