SGA 9112
In CommitteeSenate
MARK S. LYON
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Mark S. Lyon to the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) for a term ending on September 8, 2026. The appointment fills a vacancy and ensures continued representation of public employee interests in labor relations oversight.
- Appoints Mark S. Lyon as a member of the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC).
- Sets the term of service from March 28, 2024, to September 8, 2026.
- Fills a vacancy on the five-member PERC board, which oversees public-sector labor relations in Washington.
- Requires the appointee to meet statutory qualifications, including being a resident of Washington State.
- Authorizes the appointee to participate in hearings, mediations, and decisions involving public-sector collective bargaining and unfair labor practices.
Who is affected
- Public employees and their unions in Washington State — This appointment ensures continued representation of public employee interests in labor relations decisions involving state and local government employers and their employees.
- Governor and state agencies involved in labor relations — The governor's authority to appoint members to PERC affects how labor disputes and collective bargaining agreements are reviewed and enforced.
- Local governments and their human resources departments — Local governments that employ workers and negotiate with unions will interact with PERC during contract disputes or certification processes.
Who Is Most Affected
As a member of PERC, Mark Lyon will help adjudicate labor disputes, enforce fair labor practices, and ensure public-sector collective bargaining proceeds lawfully. His appointment helps maintain continuity and institutional knowledge in labor relations oversight — a function that directly supports the rights of public employees to organize and bargain collectively without interference or retaliation.
The Governor retains sole authority to appoint PERC members, and this appointment ensures continued alignment with the Governor’s labor policy priorities. However, since PERC is a bipartisan, quasi-judicial body with statutory requirements for impartiality, the practical impact on gubernatorial influence is minimal and procedural.
Local governments will continue to interact with a fully staffed PERC during contract negotiations, certification hearings, and unfair labor practice complaints. A stable, functioning commission reduces delays and uncertainty in labor relations processes, which supports predictable and efficient local government operations.