The bill CS/HB 1387 amends several sections of Florida Statutes to modernize and clarify the regulatory framework governing public employee relations, particularly focusing on collective bargaining and employee organizations. Key changes include the removal of the requirement for employee organizations to be "certified" as bargaining agents, allowing public employees to freely choose their representation. The bill also introduces provisions for membership dues deductions, mandating public employers to deduct dues for public safety employees upon written authorization, while allowing employees to revoke this authorization with 30 days' notice. Additionally, the bill revises the registration process for employee organizations, requiring detailed financial statements and membership information, and emphasizes transparency by mandating disclosure of dues deductions.

Further amendments enhance the authority of the Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) by allowing it to conduct investigations into employee organizations' compliance and accuracy of information submitted. The bill establishes new rules for certification and decertification elections, clarifying the process for revocation of a bargaining agent's certification based on employee votes. It also outlines grievance procedures and the resolution of negotiation impasses, ensuring fair representation for public employees. The bill aims to streamline collective bargaining processes while reinforcing employee rights and protections, 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