Senate Bill 494 aims to repeal existing statutes that prohibit state and local governments in Wisconsin from regulating labor conditions related to collective bargaining. Specifically, the bill seeks to eliminate sections 66.0134 and 947.21 of the statutes, which currently prevent any governmental entity from enacting laws, policies, or regulations that would require individuals to accept terms that are typically subject to collective bargaining under state labor laws or the federal National Labor Relations Act.

By removing these prohibitions, the bill would allow state and local governments greater authority to implement labor regulations and policies that could influence collective bargaining agreements. This legislative change is supported by a group of bipartisan sponsors and is currently under review by the Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 66.0134, 947.21