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AR HB1957

Bill

Status

Passed

4/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Grant Hodges

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Arkansas Code Section 6-17-120 to establish rights for public school employees regarding labor organization membership

  • Defines "labor organization" as any lawful organization of public school employees dealing with employers on grievances, wages, hours, and employment conditions

  • Includes labor unions exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(5) and professional employee associations exempt under Section 501(c)(6)

  • Permits public school employees to join or terminate membership in labor organizations at any time without restrictions

  • Prohibits labor organizations and employers from placing time-based restrictions on when employees may join or leave a labor organization

Legislative Description

To Determine A Time Frame For A Public School Employee To Opt In Or Opt Out Of Membership In A Labor Organization.

Last Action

Notification that HB1957 is now Act 964

4/2/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/23/2015
Education3/10/2015

Full Bill Text

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