IL HB4139 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-27 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Creates the Right to Work Act. Provides that a person may not be required to join or contribute to a labor organization as a condition of employment. Provides that violations of the Act constitute a Class A misdemeanor. Authorizes injunctive relief. Authorizes a private right of action for damages. Provides that the Attorney General shall enforce the Act. Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act and the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act. Provides that employees have the right not to become or remain a member of a labor organization, or to pay any dues, fees, assessments, or other similar charges to a labor organization, Eliminates provisions authorizing fair share agreements. Amends the Illinois State Comptroller Act, and the Illinois State Auditing Act to make related changes. Effective immediately.

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Title

RIGHT TO WORK ACT

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2015-03-27HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2015-03-25HouseTo Workforce Reconciliation Subcommittee
2015-03-16HouseAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
2015-02-27HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2015-02-27HouseFirst Reading
2015-02-27HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Reginald Phillips

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
115511Repealed CodeCitation Text
115514Amended CodeCitation Text
11553Amended CodeCitation Text
1540516.2Repealed CodeCitation Text
3053-8.5Repealed CodeCitation Text
531510Amended CodeCitation Text
53153Amended CodeCitation Text
53156Amended CodeCitation Text

Illinois State Sources


Bill Comments

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