ID H0601

Prohibits public employers from using taxpayer funds to support government unions, including deducting union dues from employee paychecks, distributing union communications, or providing paid leave for union activities.

Allows employees to take unpaid time off for union activities or use personal leave if the collective bargaining agreement permits, and unions must reimburse employers for any paid time employees spend on representational activities like grievance handling or collective bargaining.

Establishes civil penalties for violations: up to $250 for standard violations, up to $1,500 for knowing violations, and up to $2,500 for repeat knowing violations, with enforcement by the attorney general or county prosecutors.

Exempts firefighters' collective bargaining rights under existing law, cities governed by Title 50, and actions required to maintain federal transit administration funding eligibility.

Removes the provision allowing teachers paid time off to attend state teachers association meetings and applies to all contracts entered into, amended, renewed, or extended on or after July 1, 2026.