The bill S.125, which was vetoed by the Governor, aimed to expand collective bargaining rights to supervisory employees within the judicial branch. It proposed that these employees be allowed to organize and engage in collective bargaining, thereby enhancing their labor rights. Additionally, the bill included provisions requiring employees covered by various labor relations acts to submit a petition for decertification of their current bargaining representative if at least 50% plus one of the employees in the bargaining unit demonstrated a lack of support for that representative. This petition would then trigger a secret ballot election to determine the future of the bargaining representation.

The bill included new legal language stating that it is not intended to aid in the interpretation of legislation or serve as a source of legislative intent. However, it was ultimately vetoed by the Governor on June 9, and as such, it will not take effect. The General Assembly may reconsider the bill before the end of the 2025-2026 legislative session.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 21-602, 21-640b, 21-650, 3-1011
As Passed By the Senate -- Official: 21-602, 21-640b, 21-650, 3-1011, 3-941, 29-161
As Passed By the Senate -- Unofficial: 21-602, 21-640b, 21-650, 3-1011, 3-941, 29-161
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Official: 21-602, 21-640b, 21-650, 3-1011, 3-941, 29-161, 3-1021, 16-1992, 21-1724, 21-1635, 33-3607
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Unofficial: 3-1011, 3-941, 3-1021, 16-1992, 21-1724, 21-1635, 33-3607