House Bill No. 6793, identified as File No. 281, is a legislative proposal that seeks to modify the remedies available to the State Board of Labor Relations when dealing with prohibited practices for certified employees. The bill allows the State Board of Labor Relations to issue a cease and desist order while investigating a complaint filed by a board of education, an employees' representative organization, or a certified employee who believes a breach of the duty of fair representation has occurred or is occurring. This order can be issued if the alleged prohibited practice or breach of duty is ongoing, and it requires the party committing the act to stop until the board has made its determination.

The bill amends subsection (e) of section 10-153e of the general statutes by repealing the current language and substituting it with new provisions. The new language allows the board to take immediate action to halt ongoing prohibited practices before a full hearing and determination are made. The bill also outlines the process for filing complaints, conducting investigations, holding hearings, and issuing orders. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2023, and does not have any fiscal impact on the state or municipal budgets. The bill has received a Joint Favorable report from the Labor and Public Employees Committee.