BILL ANALYSIS AB 1592 Page 1 ASSEMBLY THIRD READING AB 1592 (Nava) As Introduced January 4, 2010 Majority vote PUBLIC EMPLOYEES 4-1 APPROPRIATIONS 12-0 ----------------------------------------------------------------- |Ayes:|Torrico, Furutani, |Ayes:|Fuentes, Ammiano, | | |Hernandez, Ma | |Bradford, | | | | |Charles Calderon, Coto, | | | | |Davis, Monning, Ruskin, | | | | |Skinner, Solorio, | | | | |Torlakson, Torrico | | | | | | |-----+--------------------------+-----+--------------------------| |Nays:|Harkey | | | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY : Ratifies the provisions of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the state and state bargaining unit (BU) 19, Health and Social Services/Professional, represented exclusively by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. EXISTING LAW requires, under the State Employee-Employer Relations Act (Dills Act), collective bargaining agreements (MOUs) that are negotiated between the state and exclusive representatives of each of the 21 state bargaining units be ratified by the Legislature. FISCAL EFFECT : According to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, fiscal impact will depend on the terms of any agreement reached between the state and representatives of BU 19. COMMENTS : This is a spot bill that will be used to approve the final collective bargaining agreement reached this year between the state and BU 19. The current MOU expired June 30, 2008. Analysis Prepared by : Karon Green / P.E., R. & S.S. / (916) 319-3957 AB 1592 Page 2 FN: 0004596