Wash. Rev. Code § 42.52.560

Current through 2024

Section 42.52.560 - [Effective 1/1/2026] Communications from an employee organization or charitable organization-Distribution by state employee

(1) Nothing in this chapter prohibits a state employee from distributing communications from an employee organization or charitable organization to other state employees if the communications do not support or oppose a ballot proposition or candidate for federal, state, or local public office. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize any lobbying activity with public funds beyond the activity permitted by RCW 29B.50.090.

(2) "Employee organization," for purposes of this section, means any organization, union, or association in which employees participate and that exists for the purpose of collective bargaining with employers or for the purpose of opposing collective bargaining or certification of a union.

RCW 42.52.560

Amended by 2024 c 164,§ 518, eff. 1/1/2026.

Amended by 2011 c 60,§ 33, eff. 1/1/2012.

2006 c 217 § 1.

Intent-Construction-Rules remain valid-Effective date- 2024 c 164 : See notes following RCW 29B.10.010.

Effective date- 2011 c 60 : See note following RCW 29B.20.030.

This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.