Bill > AB339

This bill adds a new section to the Government Code that requires public agencies to provide at least 45 days' written notice to recognized employee organizations before issuing requests for proposals, quotes, or renewing contracts for services within the scope of work of job classifications represented by those organizations. The notice must include specific details such as the contract's anticipated duration, scope, cost, draft solicitation information, and the reason the contract is deemed necessary. In cases of emergency or urgent circumstances, agencies must provide as much advance notice as possible. The bill excludes certain types of contracts from this requirement, including construction-related contracts and specialized services related to infrastructure projects. The legislation explicitly states that it does not diminish existing bargaining rights, employee rights, or memorandums of understanding, and it does not exempt contracts from other existing notice or meet-and-confer requirements. The bill also specifies that while no state reimbursement will be provided for implementing these new requirements, local agencies may pursue available remedies to seek reimbursement. This bill builds upon the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, which governs collective bargaining for local public employees, by adding an additional layer of transparency and notification for potential outsourcing of work.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

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