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Introduced
01/21/2017
01/21/2017
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2017
03/18/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR; ENACTING THE EMPLOYEE PREFERENCE ACT; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE EMPLOYEE PREFERENCE ACT; AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE BARGAINING ACT; PROHIBITING MANDATORY LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP OR PAYMENT TO A LABOR ORGANIZATION AS A CONDITION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
AI Summary
This bill, the Employee Preference Act, prohibits employers from requiring public employees to become or remain members of a labor organization or pay dues, fees, or other charges to a labor organization as a condition of employment. The bill also prohibits employers from requiring public employees to be recommended, approved, or cleared through a labor organization as a condition of employment. The bill provides for enforcement of the act, including investigation by the attorney general and district attorneys, injunctive relief, and criminal penalties for violations. The bill amends the Public Employee Bargaining Act to align with the provisions of the Employee Preference Act.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (22)
Gail Armstrong (R)*,
Alonzo Baldonado (R)*,
James Townsend (R)*,
Bob Wooley (R)*,
Paul Bandy (R),
Cathrynn Brown (R),
Zachary Cook (R),
Randal Crowder (R),
James Dines (R),
Rebecca Dow (R),
Kelly Fajardo (R),
David Gallegos (R),
Nate Gentry (R),
Yvette Herrell (R),
Larry Larrañaga (R),
Tim Lewis (R),
Rick Little (R),
Greg Nibert (R),
Jane Powdrell-Culbert (R),
Bill Rehm (R),
James Smith (R),
James Strickler (R),
Last Action
[LD 5] HLEDC (on 01/21/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=432&year=17 |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/bills/house/HB0432.pdf |
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