The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 26, seeks to amend section 5-278 of the general statutes by repealing the existing provision that allows collective bargaining agreements and arbitration agreements to take precedence over conflicting state laws, public or special acts, or agency regulations. This change aims to ensure that all collective bargaining and arbitration agreements are in compliance with state law, thereby eliminating any potential conflicts between these agreements and existing legal statutes.

The bill's primary objective is to reinforce the supremacy of state law over collective bargaining and arbitration agreements, ensuring that such agreements do not undermine or contradict established legal frameworks. By removing the provision that currently permits these agreements to prevail in cases of conflict, the bill emphasizes the importance of adherence to state regulations in labor negotiations.