Bill Summary:

The bill requires local education employers to disclose to their employees the amount of money deducted from the employees' wages and salaries payable to a third party that is used for lobbying or political activity. The bill requires the local education employers to collect the necessary information from third-party entities in order to compile the disclosure information.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

CEA Position Rationale: This bill is an end run attempt to create a public database of membership, while at the same time creating a double standard for unions and similar organizations that is not enforced on corporations and other interest groups. Further, it is a violation of local control, will waste resources that could be directed to the classroom AND a violation of the First Amendment based on the Citizens United Decision.

Legislative Priorities: Prioritize Working Families and Union Values

Tier: 2