missouri sb29

SB 29 Requires authorization for certain labor unions to use dues and fees to make political contributions and bars them from withholding earnings from paychecks Sponsor: Brown LR Number: 0308S.02C Fiscal Note available Committee: Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight Last Action: 2/26/2013 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 29-Brown, with SCS & SA 2 (pending) Journal Page: Title: SCS SB 29 Calendar Position: Effective Date: August 28, 2013 Full Bill Text | All Actions | Amendments/CCRs/CCSs | Available Summaries | Senate Home Page | List of 2013 Senate Bills Current Bill Summary SCS/SB 29 - This act bars public employee labor unions from withholding fees from public employee paychecks. The act requires the public employee's consent for public employee labor unions to use fees and dues for political purposes. The employee must authorize the amount to be used for political contributions. The employee may also stipulate to which committee their fees will be paid. Authorizing or refraining from authorizing any amount shall in no way affect employment. The labor union must keep records of all authorizations and submit them to the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission. The act exempts first responders from the new provisions. This act is similar to SB 814 (1998), SB 610 (2006), HB 492 (2011), SB 202 (2011), SB 435 (2012), and SS/SCS/SB 553 & 435 (2012). CHRIS HOGERTY