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MO HB91
Bill
Status
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Donna Lichtenegger
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from requiring employees as a condition of employment to join a labor organization, pay union dues, or contribute equivalent amounts to charities as an alternative.
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Declares any agreement between labor organizations and employers that violates these employee rights to be unlawful, null, and void.
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Establishes violation as a class C misdemeanor and authorizes injured persons to seek injunctive relief and recover damages including attorney fees.
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Exempts federal employers, Railway Labor Act employees, federal enclaves, and collective bargaining agreements entered into before the law's effective date, though applies to new agreements or renewals.
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Requires voter approval via referendum election on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2014 before taking effect.
Legislative Description
Specifies, upon voter approval, that no person as a condition or continuation of employment can be required to become or refrain from becoming a member or paying dues to a labor organization
Last Action
HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
4/16/2013