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Assembly adopts SB 139 to implement MOUs for state engineers, includes paid leave programs
Summary
SB 139, implementing memoranda of understanding with bargaining units representing professional engineers and operating engineers, passed on the Assembly floor (roll call I 69, Nos 1). The bill implements salary/benefit adjustments and paid personal leave programs for those units.
The Assembly on June 4 approved SB 139, a budget‑related bill implementing memoranda of understanding (MOUs) between the state and bargaining unit 9 (professional engineers) and an addendum for bargaining unit 12 (operating engineers). Assemblymember Gabriel presented the bill, saying it "implements negotiating agreed upon general salary and benefits adjustments, as well as negotiating and agreeing upon paid personal leave programs with each bargaining unit."
Assemblymember DeMaio spoke in opposition, calling attention to state fiscal pressures and expressing concern about rising labor costs and unfunded retiree liabilities. Supporters urged passage as implementing agreements reached in negotiations and as providing employee benefits negotiated with state bargaining units.
After debate, the clerk closed the roll: Ayes 69, Nos 1. The measure passed and will be implemented consistent with the terms negotiated in the MOUs.
Provenance: Gabriel introduced SB 139; DeMaio and other members debated budgetary implications and MOU content before the roll call.
