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AR HB1506

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wade Andrews

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Arkansas public employers from deducting labor organization membership dues, fees, or contributions from public employee compensation through payroll deduction

  • Exempts public safety employees from the prohibition, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical responders, corrections officers, and those who support or direct public safety functions

  • Defines "labor organization" broadly to include labor unions tax-exempt under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(5) and professional employee associations exempt under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(6)

  • Applies to all state agencies, departments, courts, public universities and colleges, and local governments including counties, municipalities, and regional bodies

  • Adds new section 21-1-107 to Arkansas Code Title 21, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Public Officers And Employees; And To Prohibit A Public Employer From Deducting Labor Organization Membership Dues From The Compensation Of A Public Employee.

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor2/17/2025

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