Bill > H1445

This bill revises provisions related to employee organizations, including those representing public employees. Key changes include: - Requiring public employees to sign a membership authorization form to join an employee organization, which must include important details like the organization's dues and compensation of its top officers. - Allowing public employees to revoke their membership in an employee organization at any time without restrictions. - Prohibiting employee organizations from having their dues and assessments deducted and collected by the employer, except for certain public safety and firefighter unions. - Imposing new registration and reporting requirements for employee organizations, including providing audited financial statements and membership data. - Allowing the state's Public Employees Relations Commission to revoke an employee organization's registration and certification if it fails to comply with the new requirements. - Prohibiting employee organizations from offering gifts or compensation to public officials that would be prohibited by state ethics laws. The bill aims to provide more transparency and individual choice for public employees regarding union membership and dues payments.

Government Affairs, Justice

State Affairs Committee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1445