The bill H.402, introduced by Representative Galfetti, aims to amend the Vermont Municipal Labor Relations Act by allowing municipal supervisory employees to organize and engage in collective bargaining. Additionally, it seeks to expand the definition of "municipal public safety employee" to include support staff within public safety departments. This change reflects a broader recognition of the roles that support staff play in municipal public safety operations.

Key amendments in the bill include the repeal of the exclusion of supervisory employees from the definition of municipal employees, thereby enabling them to participate in collective bargaining. Furthermore, the definition of municipal public safety employee is expanded to include support staff, alongside firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and certified law enforcement officers. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 21-1722