The bill S.145 proposes to amend the State Employees Labor Relations Act to allow Assistant Attorneys General to organize and bargain collectively. Specifically, it modifies the definition of "State employee" in 3 V.S.A. § 902 to include Assistant Attorneys General, thereby granting them the same rights as other state employees in terms of collective bargaining. This inclusion is significant as it recognizes the role of Assistant Attorneys General within the framework of state employment and labor relations.

Additionally, the bill establishes an effective date for the new provisions, stating that the act will take effect on July 1, 2025. This timeline allows for the necessary preparations and adjustments to be made in anticipation of the new rights being granted to Assistant Attorneys General. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the labor rights of this group of state employees, aligning them with other state workers who already have collective bargaining rights.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3-902