MI SB0280

Prohibits public employers from entering into or renewing bargaining agreements that provide paid release time for union officers or representatives to conduct union business after the bill's effective date.

Exempts employees subject to compulsory arbitration under 1969 PA 312, corrections officers employed by county sheriffs, and corrections officers employed by the Department of Corrections from the paid release time prohibition.

Requires exclusive bargaining representatives to have independent examiners verify their expenditures for collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance adjustment by July 1 annually, with calculations filed with the commission and made publicly available.

Establishes civil fine of up to $500 for violations of the requirement that employees not be compelled to pay union dues or fees; allows individuals injured by violations to pursue civil action for damages and injunctive relief with court costs and attorney fees.

Appropriates $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2012-2013 to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and $100,000 for fiscal year 2014-2015 to the commission for implementation and public information purposes.