MI SB1085

Prohibits governmental units from requiring bidders, contractors, or subcontractors to enter into or adhere to labor organization agreements as a condition for awarding construction contracts, grants, tax abatements, or tax credits.

Prevents discrimination against bidders or contractors based on their willingness or refusal to become signatories to labor organization agreements for construction projects.

Allows contractors and subcontractors to voluntarily enter into labor agreements with organizations without penalty, and permits awards to parties with existing labor agreements if such status is not a condition of the award.

Permits exemptions from these requirements only when a governmental unit finds after public notice and hearing that special circumstances exist to avert an imminent threat to public health or safety, excluding labor disputes from qualifying as special circumstances.

Does not prohibit employers from engaging in activities protected by the National Labor Relations Act or interfere with unregulated labor relations.