Overview
- The Senate approved the bill 20–14 after a contentious debate, with several Republicans joining Democrats in opposition.
- Unions would be recertified only if at least 50% of all eligible employees in a bargaining unit vote and a majority of those voting approve.
- The measure covers teachers and a range of other public employees but excludes police, firefighters and corrections unions.
- Backers say the plan ensures unions reflect majority support, while union leaders warn it threatens contracts and weakens collective bargaining.
- A companion bill, HB 995, is queued in the House, and if it passes the measure would go to DeSantis, who is expected to sign it.