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AZ HB2190
Bill
Status
1/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
David Cook
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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 on public works contracts.
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Removes previous restrictions on project labor agreements, apprenticeship program participation, and contribution agreements by clarifying that only neutrality agreements are prohibited.
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Defines "neutrality agreement" to include agreements to remain neutral toward labor organizations, release private employee information, allow property access beyond federal requirements, or recognize labor organizations without secret ballot elections.
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Clarifies that the prohibition does not prevent 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 prohibition 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 GOV Committee action: Failed To Pass, voting: (4-5-0-0-0-0)
2/14/2024