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OK HB3955
OK HB3955Cities and towns; arbitration; collective bargaining rights of sheriff's employees; procedure of fees and expenses; effective date.
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Introduced
02/07/2022
02/07/2022
In Committee
03/01/2022
03/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2022
05/27/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to cities and towns; amending 11 O.S. 2021, Section 51-107, which relates to arbitration; modifying arbitrator selection process; defining terms; establishing collective bargaining rights of sheriff's employees; directing county authorities and sheriff's department representative to meet and confer; implementing a process for arbitration between county and sheriff's department; providing factors to be considered; establishing procedure for fees and expenses; establishing agreement procedure; providing notice for appropriation of monies; declaring penalties; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to establish collective bargaining rights for sheriff's department employees in Oklahoma counties. It defines key terms like "bargaining agent" and "unfair labor practices," sets procedures for selecting a bargaining agent, requires the county and bargaining agent to meet and negotiate in good faith, and establishes an arbitration process to resolve disputes. The bill also prohibits strikes by sheriff's department employees and failure to bargain in good faith by county authorities, with penalties for violations. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary - Civil Committee (on 03/01/2022)
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