Public employers: union organizing.
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SB 285 — Public employers: union organizing.
Last action — Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 567, Statutes of 2017.
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed Assembly
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2017. Enacted.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
Existing law prohibits using state funds to reimburse a state contractor for any costs incurred to assist, promote, or deter union organizing. Existing law prohibits a public employer receiving state funds from using those funds to assist, promote, or deter union organizing. Existing law defines public employers and public agencies with reference to provisions authorizing public employees to join organizations for purposes of negotiating the terms and conditions of their employment. This bill would prohibit a public employer from deterring or discouraging public employees from becoming or remaining members of an employee organization. The bill would define a public employer for this purpose to include counties, cities, districts, the state, schools, transit districts, the University of California, and the California State University, among others. The bill would grant the Public Employment Relations Board jurisdiction over violations of its provisions.
Bill Text
- Chaptered 10/07/17 - Chaptered Current pdf October 07, 2017
- Enrolled 08/25/17 - Enrolled pdf August 25, 2017
- Amended 03/14/17 - Amended Senate pdf March 14, 2017
- Introduced 02/09/17 - Introduced pdf February 09, 2017
- SB285 View text html
Action History
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Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 567, Statutes of 2017.
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Approved by the Governor.
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Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m.
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Ordered to enrgrossing and enrolling.
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Held at desk.
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Returned by the Governor at the request of the Senate.
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Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
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In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
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Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 52. Noes 19. Page 2763.) Ordered to the Senate.
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Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 12. Noes 4.) (July 19).
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (June 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Referred to Com. on P.E., R., & S.S.
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In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
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Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 29. Noes 10. Page 1066.) Ordered to the Assembly.
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Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
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Set for hearing May 15.
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May 8 hearing postponed by committee.
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Set for hearing May 8.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page 829.) (April 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Set for hearing April 24.
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Re-referred to Com. on P.E. & R.
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From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
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Referred to Com. on RLS.
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From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 12.
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Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Atkins · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Atkins
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 14% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brough | — | Nay |
| Cooley | — | Yea |
| Cooper | — | Yea |
| O'Donnell | — | Yea |
| Rodriguez | — | Yea |
| Travis Allen | — | Not Voting |
| Cervantes, Sabrina | Democratic | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 285 do?
- Existing law prohibits using state funds to reimburse a state contractor for any costs incurred to assist, promote, or deter union organizing. Existing law prohibits a public employer receiving state funds from using those funds to assist, promote, or deter union organizing. Existing law defines public employers and public agencies with reference to provisions authorizing public employees to join organizations for purposes of negotiating the terms and conditions of their employment. This bill would prohibit a public employer from deterring or discouraging public employees from becoming or remaining members of an employee organization. The bill would define a public employer for this purpose to include counties, cities, districts, the state, schools, transit districts, the University of California, and the California State University, among others. The bill would grant the Public Employment Relations Board jurisdiction over violations of its provisions.
- Who sponsors SB 285?
- SB 285 is sponsored by Atkins.
- What is the current status of SB 285?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2017. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 285?
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