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MI HB6531
Bill
Status
11/29/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Pepper
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AI Summary
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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
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Applies to Section 10 of the Public Employment Relations Act (1947 PA 336), which outlines prohibited practices by public employers and labor organizations
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Makes technical corrections to statutory language, replacing "shall" with "must" and "is" in multiple subsections for consistency
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Maintains existing exemptions for police and fire department employees regarding union security agreements and fair share fees
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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).
Legislature: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/30/2022
11/30/2022