Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 417
Public Officers and Employees; public employees to self-organize or to be represented by a labor organization and bargain collectively with the state; authorize
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Nikki Merritt (Democratic)
- Harold Jones II (Democratic)
- Nan Orrock (Democratic)
- Sheikh Rahman (Democratic)
- Kenya Wicks (Democratic)
- Donzella James (Democratic)
- Sally Harrell (Democratic)
- Kim Jackson (Democratic)
- Jaha Howard (Democratic)
- Nabilah Parkes
- RaShaun Kemp (Democratic)
- Elena Parent (Democratic)
- Freddie Powell Sims
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees; to amend Code Section 16-8-16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to theft by extortion; to repeal and reserve Code Section 20-2-989.10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to collective bargaining not permitted or fostered; to repeal and reserve Chapter 5 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to resolution of wages, hours, and working conditions of firefighters; to amend Code Section 45-7-54 of the O.C.G.A., relating to voluntary contributions by state employees through payroll deductions to certain not for profit organizations; to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees; provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
Senate Hopper