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Introduced
02/11/2021
02/11/2021
In Committee
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to dues and uniform assessments; amending s. 447.301, F.S.; requiring that a public employee who desires to join an employee organization sign a membership authorization form; requiring that the form include a specified acknowledgement; requiring an employee organization to revoke an employee's membership upon receipt of the employee's request for revocation; requiring certain employees to provide specified notice to their employer to revoke certain deductions; providing that a revocation form may not require an employee to state a reason for the revocation; amending s. 447.303, F.S.; providing that certain deductions commence upon the employer's receipt and confirmation of the employee's signed deduction authorization form; requiring confirmation by an employer within a specified time; specifying the time period that an employee's authorization to deduct dues and uniform assessments remains in effect; reenacting s. 110.114(3), F.S., relating to employee wage deductions, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 447.303, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's laws related to public employee dues and uniform assessments. It requires public employees who want to join an employee organization to sign a membership authorization form that includes an acknowledgment that union membership and dues payment are voluntary. The bill also requires employee organizations to revoke an employee's membership upon their written request, and allows employees to revoke their authorization for dues deduction without stating a reason. Additionally, the bill specifies the process and timeline for when dues deductions can commence and how long they remain in effect. The bill also reenacts related provisions in another section of Florida law to incorporate these changes.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a), refer to CS for CS/CS/HB 835 & HB 947 (on 04/15/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/947 |
| House Committee Amendment #804313 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/947/Amendment/804313/PDF |
| Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/947/Analyses/h0947a.GOS.PDF |
| Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/947/Analyses/h0947.GOS.PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/947/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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