The bill S.125, which was vetoed by the Governor on June 9, aimed to enhance collective bargaining rights for supervisory employees within the judicial branch. Specifically, it would have allowed these employees to organize and engage in collective bargaining, thereby expanding their labor rights. Additionally, the bill proposed a new procedure for decertifying an incumbent bargaining representative. Under this procedure, employees covered by various labor relations acts would need to submit a petition demonstrating that at least 50% plus one of the employees no longer support the current representative, which would then trigger a secret ballot election.

The bill included an insertion clarifying that the summary provided is not intended to aid in the interpretation of legislation or to serve as a source of legislative intent. Despite its potential implications for labor relations within the judicial system, the bill was ultimately vetoed and will not take effect. The General Assembly may reconsider the bill before the adjournment 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