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Introduced
02/14/2023
02/14/2023
In Committee
03/29/2023
03/29/2023
Crossed Over
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
Passed
03/16/2023
03/16/2023
Dead
Vetoed
03/27/2023
03/27/2023
Veto Overridden
03/29/2023
03/29/2023
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/29/2023
03/29/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 336.180 to define "political activities," "candidate," "committee," "contributing organization," "contribution," "election," "electioneering communications," "fundraiser," "independent expenditure," "labor organization," "public employee," "slate of candidates," and "testimonial affair"; amend KRS 336.134 to prohibit any deduction from the wages of any public employee for any dues, fees, or charges associated with a labor organization or for political activities without a written authorization from the public employee; create new sections of KRS Chapter 336 to prohibit public employers from assisting a labor organization or other entity in collecting funds or financial information if the funds are to be used for political purposes; prohibit application of these restrictions if deductions were made under bargaining agreements entered into before the effective date of this Act; amend KRS 336.990 to create a penalty; EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws to define key terms related to political activities and prohibit public employers from deducting funds from employee wages for labor organization dues or political activities without written consent. The bill also prohibits public employers from assisting labor organizations in collecting funds or information for political purposes. These restrictions do not apply to collective bargaining agreements entered into before the effective date of the act. The bill creates civil penalties for violations and declares an emergency, with the bill taking effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 133) (on 03/29/2023)
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