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House committee recommends Proposition 3 — constitutional amendment on collective bargaining — to the floor after 10‑1 vote
Summary
The House General & Housing Committee voted April 24 to recommend Proposition 3, a proposed constitutional amendment related to collective bargaining, sending it to the House floor with a 10‑1 committee vote. Committee members debated the amendment's likely effect and supporters said it would make it easier for workers to exercise
The House General & Housing Committee voted April 24 to recommend Proposition 3 — a proposed constitutional amendment regarding the right to form unions and collectively bargain — to the full House, approving the proposal by a 10‑1 roll call and designating a committee reporter.
Committee members expressed support for elevating collective bargaining protections in the constitution and discussed the amendment’s scope and process. One committee member summarized the view of several witnesses and members: making the right to form a union constitutional would preserve current organizing rights and provide a pathway for groups currently excluded under statute to seek statutory changes through the legislative process.
Emily (committee…
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