BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 1839: Collective bargaining

Suspending certain collective bargaining agreements and administrative rules in the event of a disaster.

Summary

Provides that, in the event of a disaster, any collective bargaining agreement entered into on or after the effective date of this act shall be suspended to the extent necessary to: (1) Safely restore public utilities as quickly as possible; and (2) Provide emergency services to persons affected by the disaster.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to suspending certain collective bargaining agreements and administrative rules in the event of a disaster;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1839 (2025–26) Advanced computing surcharge · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1839 (2023–24) Train length · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1839 (2021–22) Commercial vehicle parking · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1839 (2019–20) Arena projects/taxes · Enacted · Chapter 347, Laws of 2019
HB 1839 (2017–18) Fire district equip. taxes · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1839 (2015–16) Decision making, support for · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1839 (2013–14) Firearms/background checks · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1839 (2011–12) Individual health benefits · Did not pass · died in committee