HB1263

Public employees; repeals existing prohibition on collective bargaining, etc.

Vetoed·5/14/26

Repeals prohibition on collective bargaining for public employees in Virginia.

Virginia HB1263 repeals the existing prohibition on collective bargaining for public employees. It allows public employees to organize, form, join, or assist employee organizations, and engage in collective bargaining. The bill establishes the Public Employee Relations Board to oversee the process, including conducting elections, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements. It also outlines the rights and duties of public employers, employee organizations, and the board in the collective bargaining process.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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18 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 6

7:00 PM

Senate Finance and Appropriations Hearing

Mar 2

7:00 PM

Senate Commerce and Labor Hearing

History

May 14

Vetoed by Governor

Apr 23

House

Passed by for the day

Apr 23

House

Communicated to Governor