Bill > SB5349

This bill aims to eliminate collective bargaining for state employees and certain other groups by repealing existing laws that allow for such negotiations. The legislature finds that collective bargaining has limited its authority over the state budget, particularly regarding wages and benefits for state employees, and seeks to regain control over compensation decisions. While existing collective bargaining agreements will remain in effect until they expire, they cannot be renewed or extended after the bill's effective date. The bill also makes technical amendments to existing statutes to reflect these changes, including removing provisions that allowed collective bargaining agreements to supersede certain administrative rules.