This bill amends Section 20.9, subsection 1 of the Iowa Code, which pertains to mandatory subjects of negotiation for public employee collective bargaining. It establishes that for bargaining units with at least thirty percent public safety employees, negotiations will cover a wide range of topics including wages, hours, and health and safety matters. For units without this threshold, negotiations will focus on base wages and mutually agreed matters. The bill also removes language that previously mandated a narrow and restrictive interpretation of mandatory subjects of negotiation.

Additionally, the bill specifies that it applies to collective bargaining procedures initiated on or after its effective date. This change aims to provide more flexibility in negotiations for public employee unions and employers, allowing for a broader interpretation of what can be negotiated.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 20.9