STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27652 / S1302
This legislation amends Idaho Code §§ 44-1806 and 44-1807 pertaining to firefighter collective bargaining.
Under existing law, if an impasse between the representative(s) of the employer and the firefighters is reached,
the parties will use Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) as mediators to try and resolve the
issue(s). If the issue(s) is/are not resolved through mediation, the proposed amendments affect how fact-finders
are selected; institutes a process for how a final contract is produced using previously negotiated articles in
conjunction with the fact-finder's recommendations; and makes the fact-finder's decision final and binding upon
both parties, rather than merely advisory. A two-week period will be available for both sides to come together
and resolve the issue before the fact-finding decision becomes binding.
FISCAL NOTE
There is no projected increase or decrease in existing or future appropriations, and/or the increase or decrease
in revenue by the state or units of local government. Fact finding is currently in the firefighters collective
bargaining process that results in a certain amount of expense. This legislation does not increase that expense,
as it simply provides for mediation, makes the fact-finder's recommendation binding instead of advisory, and
otherwise makes the process operate more effectively.
Contact:
Rob Shoplock, Professional Firefighters of Idaho
(208) 573-4706
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/06/2020, 4:03 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 44-1805, 44-1806, 44-1807, 44-1811