Public Employee Negotiation Amendments

This bill (SB 168) is a definitional amendment that clarifies which government entities and employees fall under public employee negotiation rules. It adds "intern" to the definition of covered employees and expands the definition of "public employer" to explicitly include all state and local government bodies (like counties, school districts, and special districts). The bill does not change existing negotiation rights or procedures - it only specifies who is directly affected by current labor laws. As a procedural amendment, it is currently in early stages (introduced January 2025) and requires no further action to take effect.