MO HB1230

Repeals and reenacts section 130.028 of Missouri law regarding labor organizations and political contributions.

Prohibits discrimination against employees or labor organization members based on political beliefs, voting choices, or political contributions, with violations classified as misdemeanors or class D felonies after January 1, 1979.

Requires employers and labor organizations to obtain advance voluntary written permission before collecting political contributions from members or employees, with violations classified as class A misdemeanors.

Allows employers to offer payroll deduction for political action committee contributions upon written request by ten or more employees, with contributions limited to committees voluntarily chosen by employees and requiring annual written affirmative consent.

Provides aggrieved individuals the right to file civil lawsuits within one year for violations, with damages between $100 and $1,000 plus attorney's fees, with each violation counted as a separate cause of action.