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AZ HB2520
Bill
Status
1/24/2022
Primary Sponsor
Diego Espinoza
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from requiring public works contractors to enter into neutrality agreements with labor organizations as a condition of bidding, negotiating, or performing work.
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Removes previous prohibitions on contractors participating in apprenticeship programs registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, allowing such participation.
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Defines "neutrality agreement" as an agreement to remain neutral toward labor organizations, release private employee information, allow property access beyond federal requirements, or recognize a labor organization without a secret ballot election.
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Does not prohibit private parties from entering into individual collective bargaining relationships or interfere with activity protected by the National Labor Relations Act.
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Applies the same neutrality agreement restrictions to energy facility projects requiring environmental compatibility certificates from the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Legislative Description
Prohibited agreements; public works contracts
Public Utilities And Carriers - Title 40
Last Action
House read second time
1/25/2022