Bill > HB4452

This bill mandates that existing employee organizations representing school employees, as defined by Oklahoma law, can no longer represent them after December 31, 2020, unless they successfully retain majority support through a secret ballot election conducted in person by the school district board of education. These elections, which can be funded by a fee schedule for the organizations, must use paper ballots and allow for a five-day challenge period for results. If an organization fails to receive a majority vote, it will lose recognition, but any existing contract terms will continue for the remainder of the term, excluding provisions related to the organization itself, such as dues or grievance procedures. New employee organizations can be recognized, but not if they are substantially similar to or affiliated with an organization that lost recognition within the preceding twelve months. Furthermore, the bill prohibits school districts and state agencies from making payroll deductions for membership dues for any public employee association or organization that collectively bargains on behalf of its members, with this prohibition taking effect for state agencies on December 31, 2026. The act is set to become effective on July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause to allow for immediate implementation.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4452&Session=2600