Contracts with government agencies for public works; agreements with labor organizations.
Summary
Contracts with government agencies forpublic works; agreements with labor organizations. Removes certain provisions of the Code that require bidders for public works contractsto enter into or adhere to pre-hire collective bargaining agreementswith labor organizations on public works projects. The bill revertsthe application of such provisions to state agencies specifically, rather than public bodies, which distinction was made in 2020. Thebill also adds the option for injunctive relief to prevent a violationof its provisions, which was repealed in 2020. The provisions of the bill do not apply to public-private agreements that may interferewith the labor relations of employees covered by the federal NationalLabor Relations Act or Railway Labor Act.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2022
Last action Feb 3, 2022
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Feb 1, 2022
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (7-Y 0-N)
lower
Jan 21, 2022
Committee
Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #4
lower
Jan 11, 2022
Committee
Referred to Committee on General Laws
lower
Jan 11, 2022
Introduced
Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102067D
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nick Freitas
RRepublican
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