MI SB1173

Clarifies that persons employed by private organizations receiving time-limited government contracts or government subsidies are not considered public employees under Michigan's public employee labor law.

Excludes public school administrators employed by first-class school districts from public employee status if the school district's chief executive officer issues an order determining it is in the district's best interests (effective April 9, 2000).

Allows informal meetings between school district leadership and public school administrators to discuss wages and working conditions despite the administrative exclusion from public employee status.

Modifies election procedures to require runoff elections when multiple choices receive no majority vote, and clarifies that collective bargaining agreements bar elections only if they are valid, not prematurely extended, and of fixed duration.

Invalidates any bargaining unit formed or recognized for individuals who are not public employees.