2021 House Bill 4725

Mandate binding arbitration with jail guard unions

Introduced in the House

April 28, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Robert Bezotte (R-47)

To impose a binding arbitration mandate on local governments in union labor negotiations corrections officers (jail guards).

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

June 8, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 24, 2021

Passed in the House 97 to 10 (details)

To impose a binding arbitration mandate on local governments in union labor negotiations corrections officers (jail guards). A similar mandate has long applied to local police agencies, and more recently fire departments, and reportedly increase costs and complicate contract negotiations.

Received in the Senate

June 30, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development

Feb. 15, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.