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Assembly concurs in SB 139 implementing MOUs for state engineers and operating engineers
Summary
SB 139 implements memoranda of understanding for bargaining units representing professional and operating engineers, including salary, benefits and paid personal leave adjustments; the Assembly adopted the bill by a large bipartisan margin.
Assemblymember Gabriel presented SB 139, which implements memoranda of understanding between the state and bargaining unit 9 (professional engineers) and an addendum for bargaining unit 12 (operating engineers). The Assembly passed SB 139 after floor debate (Ayes 69, Noes 1).
On the floor, Gabriel said the bill "implements negotiated and agreed upon general salary and benefits adjustments, as well as negotiated and agreed upon paid personal leave programs with each bargaining unit." Opponents pointed to long‑term fiscal concerns about growing labor costs; Assemblymember DeMaio criticized the broader approach to MOUs and argued for fiscal restraint, saying "we are in a budget crisis" and urging the Legislature to hold negotiators accountable.
Supporters said SB 139 establishes near‑term savings and a paid personal leave program and will help with recruitment and retention. The clerk closed the roll and the tally was announced: I 69, Noes 1. The measure passed.
Votes at a glance: SB 139 passed (Ayes 69, Noes 1).
