Senate Bill No. [number], introduced by M. Regier, aims to revise laws related to labor organization payments and the collection of political contributions by public employers in Montana. The bill prohibits public employers from deducting any dues, fees, fines, assessments, or contributions from public employees' salaries on behalf of labor organizations, political committees, or political organizations. It establishes that such actions by public employers or labor organizations would be considered unfair labor practices. Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes, including provisions that treat violations of these new regulations as breaches of the state code of ethics.

Key amendments include the prohibition of public employers from assisting in the collection of dues or contributions and the introduction of penalties for non-compliance. The bill also clarifies that violations of the new provisions may be treated as violations of the state code of ethics, with enforcement measures outlined. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025, and the bill applies to collective bargaining agreements or contracts executed or modified after this date.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-2-121, 2-2-122, 17-8-212, 39-31-203, 39-31-401, 39-31-402
SB0277_1(1): 2-2-121, 2-2-122, 17-8-212, 39-31-203, 39-31-401, 39-31-402
SB0277_1(2): 2-2-121, 2-2-122, 17-8-212, 39-31-203, 39-31-401, 39-31-402
SB0277_1(3): 2-2-121, 2-2-122, 17-8-212, 39-31-203, 39-31-401, 39-31-402
SB0277_1: 2-2-121, 2-2-122, 17-8-212, 39-31-203, 39-31-401, 39-31-402