To amend the time state ferry employees may enter into collective bargaining. Under the bill, negotiations may begin after February 1st of every even numbered year. The bill goes on to propose the agreements must conclude by October 1st of the even number year. See companion HB 1693.   Official Text and Analysis.

To add new language establishing a process and a timeline for the parties to agree on selecting an interest arbitrator in the event that the parties are unable to reach agreement. The parties are required to execute a written agreement before November 1 of each odd-numbered year setting forth the name of the arbitrator and the dates reserved.