Labor & Employment (Public Employees)

HB 466 prohibits public employers from deducting wages to fund political contributions made by employee unions, except for existing collective bargaining agreements in place before the law took effect. It directly affects public employee unions and their ability to use payroll deductions for political activities. The bill adds a new provision banning such deductions in new or renewed contracts while allowing pre-existing agreements to continue. It exempts employees covered by the Policemen and Firemen Collective Bargaining Act, who are generally prohibited from striking.