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AZ HB2333
Bill
Status
1/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Cesar Aguilar
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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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Defines "neutrality agreement" to include agreements to remain neutral toward labor organizations, release private employee information, allow property access beyond federal requirements, and 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 regulate activity protected by the National Labor Relations Act.
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Removes previous language prohibiting requirements for project labor agreements and apprenticeship program participation, replacing it with a specific prohibition on neutrality agreements only.
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Extends similar restrictions to energy facility projects by prohibiting the Arizona Corporation Commission from requiring neutrality agreements as a condition of approving construction, maintenance, repair or improvement projects.
Legislative Description
Prohibited agreements; public works contracts
Public Utilities And Carriers - Title 40
Last Action
House read second time
1/23/2024