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ME LD1232
An Act To Ensure the Right To Work without Payment of Dues or Fees to a Labor Union as a Condition of Employment
summary
Introduced
03/14/2019
03/14/2019
In Committee
03/19/2019
03/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2019
05/23/2019
Introduced Session
129th Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits a person, either in the public or private sector, from being required to join a labor organization or pay any labor organization dues or fees as a condition of employment or continuation of employment, notwithstanding any state law to the contrary. A violation is a Class D crime and is also subject to civil damages and injunctive relief. The Attorney General is responsible for enforcement and is required to prosecute all violations.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits a person, in the public or private sector, from being required to join a labor organization or pay any labor organization dues or fees as a condition of employment or continuation of employment, notwithstanding any state law to the contrary. It establishes that such agreements are unlawful and void, and a violation is a Class D crime subject to civil damages and injunctive relief. The Attorney General is responsible for investigating complaints and prosecuting any violations to ensure effective enforcement of the bill's provisions.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Lawrence Lockman (R)*,
Susan Austin (R),
Richard Bradstreet (R),
Paul Davis (R),
John DeVeau (R),
Billy Bob Faulkingham (R),
Chris Johansen (R),
Beth O'Connor (R),
Roger Reed (R),
Joel Stetkis (R),
Last Action
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 05/23/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1232&snum=129 |
| BillText | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0893&item=1&snum=129 |
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