MI HB4004

Allows public employers and bargaining representatives to require all public employees in a bargaining unit to pay membership dues or service fees to the bargaining representative as a condition of continued employment.

Requires exclusive bargaining representatives to file annual independent verification of expenditures for collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance adjustment with the Michigan Employment Relations Commission by July 1 each year.

Prohibits public school employers from collecting dues or service fees using public school resources, except for agreements in effect on March 16, 2012 until expiration or renewal.

Appropriates $1,000,000 to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for fiscal year 2022-2023 to implement the changes, respond to inquiries, and inform stakeholders of their new rights and responsibilities.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment; applies only upon either a U.S. Supreme Court decision reversing Janus v. AFSCME or ratification of a constitutional amendment restoring mandatory public employee fees.