RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
SB 2388 allows public employers (like state or local government agencies) and employee unions representing bargaining units to negotiate specific retirement benefits. It directly affects public employees covered by collective bargaining agreements and their employers. The bill creates a formal process for these parties to discuss and agree on certain retirement terms, such as pension contributions or benefit structures. Currently pending in committee review, the bill has not yet been enacted into law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jan 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-26 3:01PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to LBT, WAM.
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 16, 2026
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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