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This bill, known as the "Taxpayer Dollars Protect Workers Act," establishes new conditions for businesses receiving state economic development incentives in Oklahoma, aiming to protect workers' rights and ensure responsible use of taxpayer money. The act defines key terms such as "economic development incentive" (which includes various tax credits, exemptions, and cash payments designed to attract or retain businesses), "labor organization" (a union), "personal contact information" (an employee's home address, personal phone, or personal email), and "secret ballot election" (a formal vote conducted by the National Labor Relations Board, or NLRB, for employees to decide on union representation). Essentially, to be eligible for these state benefits, businesses must agree not to recognize a labor organization solely based on signed authorization cards if a secret ballot election is possible, and they cannot voluntarily share employee personal contact information with a union without the employee's explicit written consent. Furthermore, businesses are prohibited from entering into "neutrality agreements" with unions, which are arrangements where an employer agrees to specific conditions, such as not discussing union matters with employees, and they must ensure their subcontractors also adhere to these rules. The bill also mandates that state agencies must have separate agreements with businesses receiving incentives that allow the state to recover funds if the business violates these new provisions, with the duration of these agreements varying based on the incentive amount, and it specifies that these rules apply to agreements made or modified on or after November 1, 2026.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4253&Session=2600