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Introduced
01/13/2020
01/13/2020
In Committee
01/15/2020
01/15/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2020
04/15/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 336.130 to delete references restricting rights of public employees to organize, associate collectively, or strike; amend KRS 336.180 to amend definition of "labor organization" and delete definitions of "employer" and "employee"; amend KRS 336.990 to conform; amend KRS 67A.6904 to allow urban-county governments to make an agreement with a labor organization to require as a condition of employment membership therein; amend KRS 67C.406 to allow consolidated local governments to make an agreement with a labor organization to require as a condition of employment membership therein; amend KRS 70.262, 78.470, and 78.480 to remove exceptions; amend KRS 345.050 to allow public employers to make an agreement with a labor organization to require as a condition of employment membership therein; repeal KRS 65.016, 336.132, and 336.134.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Kentucky's laws regarding employment and labor organizations. It deletes restrictions on the rights of public employees to organize, associate collectively, or strike. It amends the definition of "labor organization" and removes definitions of "employer" and "employee." It allows urban-county governments, consolidated local governments, and public employers to make agreements with labor organizations to require membership as a condition of employment. The bill also repeals several existing laws, including ones prohibiting employers from being required to pay certain wages or benefits and restricting public employee payroll deductions for union dues. Overall, this bill aims to expand the rights and collective bargaining power of workers in Kentucky.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (27)
Kathy Hinkle (D)*,
Tina Bojanowski (D),
Charles Booker (D),
George Brown (D),
McKenzie Cantrell (D),
Jeffery Donohue (D),
Al Gentry (D),
Derrick Graham (D),
Joe Graviss (D),
Chris Harris (D),
Angie Hatton (D),
Joni Jenkins (D),
Nima Kulkarni (D),
Mary Marzian (D),
Reginald Meeks (D),
Charles Miller (D),
Patti Minter (D),
Josie Raymond (D),
Rachel Roberts (D),
Attica Scott (D),
Maria Sorolis (D),
Cherlynn Stevenson (D),
Ashley Tackett Laferty (D),
Susan Westrom (D),
Charles Wheatley (D),
Robert Wiederstein (D),
Lisa Willner (D),
Last Action
to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) (on 01/15/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/20RS/hb251.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/20RS/hb251/orig_bill.pdf |
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