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MI HB6531

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Pepper

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public employers from requiring legislative staff members to use paid leave (including vacation days, personal days, and paid time off) to work on political campaigns

  • Applies to Section 10 of the Public Employment Relations Act (1947 PA 336), which outlines prohibited practices by public employers and labor organizations

  • Makes technical corrections to statutory language, replacing "shall" with "must" and "is" in multiple subsections for consistency

  • Maintains existing exemptions for police and fire department employees regarding union security agreements and fair share fees

  • Preserves existing civil remedies, including private rights of action for damages and attorney fees for individuals harmed by violations of the act

Legislative Description

Public employees and officers: other; public employer requiring legislative staff to use paid leave to work on political campaigns; prohibit. Amends sec. 10 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.210).

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Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/30/2022

11/30/2022

Committee Referrals

Elections And Ethics11/29/2022

Full Bill Text

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