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ME LD1636
ME LD1636An Act to Ensure the Right to Work Without Payment of Dues or Fees to a Labor Union
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Introduced
04/12/2023
04/12/2023
In Committee
04/12/2023
04/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/08/2023
06/08/2023
Introduced Session
131st 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 both the public and private sectors, from being required to join a labor union or pay any union dues or fees as a condition of employment or continued employment, regardless of any state law to the contrary. Violations are considered a Class D crime and subject to civil damages and injunctive relief. The Attorney General is responsible for enforcing the law and prosecuting all violations. The bill includes exceptions for employers and employees covered by the federal Railway Labor Act, federal employers and employees, and employers and employees on federal enclaves, as well as any areas where the provisions of the bill conflict with or are preempted by federal law.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Eric Brakey (R)*,
Gary Drinkwater (R),
Billy Bob Faulkingham (R),
Matt Harrington (R),
Jim Libby (R),
Laurel Libby (R),
Marianne Moore (R),
Tracy Quint (R),
Heidi Sampson (R),
Trey Stewart (R),
Last Action
Accepted Majority (ONTP) Report, Jun 8, 2023 (on 06/08/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1636&snum=131 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN163601.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0653&item=1&snum=131 |
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