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AZ HB2520

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2022

Primary Sponsor

Diego Espinoza

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Removes previous prohibitions on contractors participating in apprenticeship programs registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, allowing such participation.

  • 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.

  • Does not prohibit private parties from entering into individual collective bargaining relationships or interfere with activity protected by the National Labor Relations Act.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules1/24/2022
Military Affairs and Public Safety1/24/2022
Commerce1/24/2022
Government & Elections1/24/2022

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