Bill No. 1424 amends existing laws related to unfair labor practices in Oklahoma, specifically enhancing the powers of the Public Employees Relations Board. The bill modifies the process for addressing unfair labor practices by allowing the Board to set matters for hearing, take evidence, and decide on the issues presented, rather than issuing a complaint and scheduling a hearing as previously required. Additionally, it establishes a new process for arbitrator selection when an unfair labor practice is claimed, requiring both parties to select arbitrators and, if necessary, to request a list from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to choose a third arbitrator.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the allocation of fees and expenses associated with arbitration, stating that the costs for the arbitrators selected by each party will be borne by them, while the expenses for the third arbitrator will be shared equally. This provision now applies to various arbitration contexts, including interest arbitration and the determination of bargaining representatives. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.