This bill aims to revise laws related to labor organization payments and the collection of political contributions by public employers in Montana. It 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. Additionally, it establishes that it is an unfair labor practice for public employers to assist in the collection of such dues or contributions, and similarly, for labor organizations to induce public employers to do so. The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes and introduces new provisions regarding the enforcement of these rules.

Key amendments include the insertion of language that treats violations of the new provisions as violations of the state code of ethics, which can be enforced accordingly. The bill also specifies that public employers may not assist in the collection of dues or contributions and outlines the consequences for both public employers and labor organizations that violate these rules. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025, and the bill applies to collective bargaining agreements or contracts executed, modified, extended, or amended on or after that 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: 2-2-121, 2-2-122, 17-8-212, 39-31-203, 39-31-401, 39-31-402