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MN HF1977

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2012

Primary Sponsor

Steve Drazkowski

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 179A.22 by adding a new subdivision regarding unpaid leave alternatives to layoffs.
  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Management and Budget to request negotiations with exclusive representatives (unions) when executive branch layoffs may be required.
  • Allows collective bargaining agreements to be amended to permit unpaid leave and reduced work hours as alternatives to employee layoffs.
  • Applies only to executive branch employees and requires Commissioner determination that layoffs may be necessary before negotiations can be initiated.

Legislative Description

Executive branch employee representative negotiations authorized to avoid layoffs.

Last Action

HF indefinitely postponed

4/20/2012

Committee Referrals

State Government Finance2/29/2012
Government Operations and Elections1/26/2012

Full Bill Text

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