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CT HB05445

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/11/2017

Primary Sponsor

Labor and Public Employees Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 7-473c(d)(9) of the general statutes regarding arbitration panels for municipal labor disputes, effective October 1, 2017.
  • Creates an irrebuttable presumption that a municipal budget reserve of 15 percent or less is not available to pay costs subject to arbitration.
  • Requires arbitration panels to prioritize the public interest and municipal employer's financial capability when making decisions.
  • Maintains existing factors panels must consider, including prior negotiations, employee welfare, cost of living changes, and comparable wages in the labor market.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Municipal Budget Reserve Balances.

Last Action

Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations

5/10/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/10/2017
Planning and Development4/4/2017
Labor and Public Employees1/11/2017

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