The bill CS/CS/HB 995 amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance the processes governing public employee relations and the operations of employee organizations. Key changes include the redefinition of terms such as "managerial employees" and "membership dues," as well as the introduction of new definitions. The bill clarifies the authority of the Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC), allowing it to serve subpoenas via certified mail or personal service, and grants the commission the ability to waive certain provisions under specific circumstances. Additionally, it establishes new procedures for the decertification of employee organizations and updates the requirements for collective bargaining agreements, ensuring that public employers provide equal access to facilities for employee organizations.

Further amendments focus on the rights of public employees regarding union membership, emphasizing that joining or refraining from joining a labor union cannot be a condition of employment. The bill allows employees to revoke their membership at any time and modifies the process for membership dues deductions, requiring authorization from the employee. It also introduces provisions for the certification and recertification of employee organizations, including the requirement for a showing of interest from at least 30 percent of public employees in the proposed bargaining unit. Overall, the legislation aims to clarify and streamline the rights of public employees and the accountability of employee organizations while enhancing the efficiency of labor relations in Florida.

Statutes affected:
H 995 Filed: 110.227, 112.0455, 295.14, 447.203, 447.205, 447.305, 447.307, 447.308, 447.309, 447.401, 447.405, 447.4095, 447.503, 110.114, 110.205, 112.3187, 121.031, 447.02, 447.609, 1011.60
H 995 c1: 110.227, 112.0455, 295.14, 447.203, 447.205, 447.305, 447.307, 447.308, 447.309, 447.401, 447.405, 447.4095, 447.503, 110.114, 110.205, 112.3187, 121.031, 447.02, 447.609, 1011.60
H 995 c2: 110.227, 112.0455, 295.14, 447.203, 447.205, 447.305, 447.307, 447.308, 447.309, 447.401, 447.405, 447.4095, 447.503, 110.114, 110.205, 121.031, 447.02, 447.609, 1011.60