HB26-1005
Worker Protection Collective Bargaining
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning measures to reduce barriers in the "Labor Peace Act" to promote good faith collective bargaining negotiations, and, in connection therewith, reducing an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The bill makes the following changes to the "Labor Peace Act":
- Specifies that employees' right to bargain collectively includes the right to bargain collectively concerning any mandatory subject of bargaining;
- Eliminates the requirement for a second election to negotiate a union security agreement clause in the collective bargaining process;
- Declares that it is not an unfair labor practice for an employer to refuse to agree to a lawful proposal made by the exclusive representative of the employees, or for the exclusive representative of the employees to refuse to agree to a lawful proposal made by the employer, concerning a mandatory subject of bargaining if the refusing party has bargained in good faith with the other party; and
- Requires employers and employees, through their exclusive representative, to bargain in good faith.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Javier Mabrey
Representative
Jennifer Bacon
Senator
Jessie Danielson
Senator
Iman Jodeh
Committees
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Upcoming Schedule
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed on a vote of 8-3. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1005, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-3. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1005 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1005 to the Committee on Finance. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-5. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 03/03/2026 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 02/27/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/12/2026 | House | House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 02/05/2026 | House | House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to Finance |
| 01/14/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
Co-Sponsor
(None)