Relating to protected activities of public employees.
Summary
Directs directors of certain state agencies to develop pilot program to provide optional procedure for employees to anonymously disclose certain information. Sunsets pilot program on January 2, 2021. Requires Bureau of Labor and Industries to establish mandatory training program to train supervisors and employees within executive department on rights and prohibited conduct under Whistleblower Law. ] Requires Bureau of Labor and Industries to adopt uniform standards and procedures manual that provides guidelines for implementing Whistleblower Law. Requires bureau to make manual available to public on bureau's website. Requires Bureau of Labor and Industries to collect and compile information relating to protected activities under Whistleblower Law. Requires bureau to submit written report to Governor and appropriate interim committee of Legislative Assembly no later than January 1 of each odd-numbered year.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2018
Committee Review
Mar 2018
Senate Passage
Mar 2018
Signed into Law
Apr 2018
Introduced Feb 5, 2018
Signed Apr 3, 2018
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
22
Key actions
8
Committee
6
Apr 3, 2018
Signed into law
Governor signed.
legislature
Mar 7, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Speaker signed.
legislature
Mar 6, 2018
Legislature · Passed
President signed.
legislature
Mar 4, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Williamson. Passed.
legislature
Mar 3, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
legislature
Mar 2, 2018
Committee
Referred to Rules.
legislature
Mar 2, 2018
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
legislature
Mar 2, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Winters. Passed.
legislature
Mar 1, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
legislature
Feb 16, 2018
Committee
Referred to Rules by order of the President.
legislature
Feb 16, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Rules. (Printed A-Eng.)
legislature
Feb 5, 2018
Committee
Referred to General Government and Accountability.
legislature
Feb 5, 2018
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
legislature
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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