Bill > HB2285

This bill modifies two sections of Arizona law related to public works contracts and environmental compatibility certificates, primarily focusing on labor agreements and contract requirements. In Section 1, the bill prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from requiring public works contractors to include provisions mandating prevailing wage rates or compelling contractors to enter into neutrality agreements with labor organizations as a condition of bidding or performing work. The bill defines a "neutrality agreement" as an arrangement that includes remaining neutral toward labor organizations, releasing private employee information beyond federal requirements, allowing extra property access, and recognizing labor organizations without a secret ballot election. The bill also removes previous language about project labor agreements and clarifies definitions of terms like "public works contract" and "political subdivision". In Section 2, the bill makes corresponding changes to environmental compatibility certificate regulations, specifically preventing the commission from requiring contractors to negotiate or become party to neutrality agreements or labor organization agreements as a condition of project approval. The modifications aim to limit government's ability to impose labor-related conditions on public works and infrastructure projects, while preserving private parties' rights to engage in collective bargaining and protecting legally protected labor activities.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82049