The bill CS/HB 1387 amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance the processes governing public employee relations, particularly regarding collective bargaining and employee organization membership. Key changes include the removal of the requirement for employee organizations to be "certified" as bargaining agents, allowing public employees greater freedom in choosing their representation. The bill also mandates that public employers deduct membership dues for public safety employees upon written authorization, with a provision for employees to revoke this authorization with 30 days' notice. Additionally, it introduces a registration fee for employee organizations and requires them to submit detailed financial statements and membership information annually.

Further amendments focus on streamlining the certification, recertification, and decertification processes for employee organizations, including stipulations on when petitions can be filed and the conditions under which an organization's certification may be revoked. The bill clarifies voting procedures for certification and decertification elections, ensuring that a majority vote is required for any changes. It also updates definitions related to employee organization activities and prohibits discrimination against employees based on their membership status. Overall, the bill aims to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the representation of public employees in Florida, with an effective date set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1387 Filed: 110.227, 112.0455, 295.14, 447.203, 447.305, 447.307, 447.401, 447.405, 447.503, 447.609, 110.114, 110.205, 121.031, 447.02, 1011.60
H 1387 c1: 110.227, 112.0455, 295.14, 447.203, 447.205, 447.305, 447.307, 447.309, 447.401, 447.405, 447.503, 447.609, 110.114, 110.205, 112.3187, 121.031, 447.02, 1011.60