HB 1284: Firefighters and emergency medical services; collective bargaining by providers, definitions.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Collective bargaining by firefighters and emergency medical services providers. Authorizes firefighters and emergency medical services providers employed by a political subdivision of the Commonwealth to engage in collective bargaining through labor organizations or other designated representatives. The bill provides for the appointment of a three-member board of arbitration regarding any dispute arising between an employer and firefighters or emergency medical services providers. Under the bill, determinations made by such board of arbitration are final on a disputed issue and are binding on the parties involved.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 38

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. November 19, 2024Left in Finance and Appropriations
2. February 29, 2024Continued to 2025 in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
3. February 26, 2024Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
4. February 26, 2024Reported from Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N)
5. February 13, 2024Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
6. February 13, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
7. February 12, 2024VOTE: Passage (51-Y 47-N)
8. February 12, 2024Read third time and passed House (51-Y 47-N)
9. February 9, 2024Printed as engrossed 24105166D-E
10. February 9, 2024Engrossed by House as amended HB1284E
11. February 9, 2024Committee amendment agreed to
12. February 9, 2024Read second time

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