MI SB1260

Requires the Michigan Labor Relations Commission to direct elections in existing certified public employee bargaining units every two years beginning in 2022, with elections held between August 1 and November 30.

Elections must be conducted by secret ballot using methods the commission deems fair, confidential, and reliable, with the public employer required to publicly post eligible voter names at least 30 days before the election.

A bargaining representative's certification continues if it receives a majority of votes cast representing at least 50% of employees in the unit; if it fails to meet this threshold, the certification terminates and union-related contract provisions (union security, dues, grievance procedures) are suspended.

Existing certification elections within the preceding 12 months with the same or affiliated bargaining representative bar new elections, and the bill prohibits elections during the term of a valid collective bargaining agreement except after 3 years have elapsed.

Appropriates $500,000 to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for fiscal year 2019 to implement the biannual election requirement.