This bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to allow legislative employees to obtain elections for exclusive representation to bargain collectively regarding their terms of employment. Key amendments include the addition of provisions that establish the terms and conditions of employment under applicable collective bargaining agreements for legislative employees, as well as defining the roles of legislative appointing authorities and legislative employees. Specifically, the bill introduces new definitions for "legislative appointing authority," "legislative employee," and "legislative entity," while also specifying the appropriate bargaining units for legislative employees and outlining the exclusions from these units.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing statutes to ensure that the compensation and employment conditions for legislative employees align with collective bargaining agreements. It removes language that previously limited the legislature's authority to establish rates of pay and benefits for its employees, thereby allowing for a more collaborative approach to negotiations. The bill also mandates that legislative appointing authorities negotiate with exclusive representatives of legislative employees and establishes procedures for the assignment of classifications to bargaining units. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the collective bargaining rights of legislative employees in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 3.07, 3.09, 43A.18, 179A.01, 179A.03, 179A.12