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SB 8 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Prohibit paid public employee leave for certain union activities

Summary
To enact section 4117.091 of the Revised Code to prohibit a public employer from providing paid leave or compensation for a public employee to engage in certain union activities.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill prohibits paid leave for certain union activities, directly reducing public employer compensation costs and thus government spending, which promotes fiscal responsibility.80% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits paid leave for public employees (including teachers) for union activities, potentially reducing teacher benefits or limiting collective bargaining within the education sector.65% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill prohibits paid leave for public employees for union activities, which limits worker organizing and collective bargaining efforts.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 29, 2025
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Jan 29, 2025
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Referred to committee
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Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Steve Huffman
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