This bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes concerning public employment, specifically addressing the authority of exclusive representatives to charge fair share fees. It removes the ability for exclusive representatives to impose fair share fees on non-members by deleting language related to fair share fee challenges and deductions in multiple sections, including 179A.04, 179A.051, 179A.102, 179A.60, and 402A.40. Furthermore, it repeals sections 179A.03, subdivision 9, and 179A.06, subdivision 3, which defined fair share fees and the conditions under which they could be charged.

The bill also clarifies the responsibilities of the commissioner regarding public employment, including the acceptance and investigation of petitions for certification or decertification of exclusive representatives and the administration of contracts for court employees. By eliminating the requirement for non-member employees to pay fair share fees, the bill significantly impacts the funding and operations of labor organizations in Minnesota. The act is set to take effect the day following its final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 179A.04, 179A.051, 179A.102, 179A.60, 256B.0711, 402A.40