Bill > HB2682

This bill repeals section 34-321 of the Arizona Revised Statutes and amends section 40-360.06, which relates to environmental compatibility certificates for facilities. The bill modifies language regarding the factors a committee considers when approving or denying applications for facility siting, including existing development plans, environmental impacts, noise levels, recreational potential, and historical sites. The most significant changes involve labor-related provisions, specifically prohibiting the requirement of project labor agreements or neutrality agreements as a condition of project approval. The bill defines a "neutrality agreement" as an agreement that restricts an employer's rights regarding labor organizations, including remaining neutral toward unions, sharing employee information, allowing property access, and recognizing a labor organization without a secret ballot election. The amendments aim to provide more flexibility in project approvals while preventing mandated labor agreements that could potentially restrict an employer's decision-making. The bill maintains the committee's focus on environmental considerations and compliance with existing standards while removing certain labor-related restrictions.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82613