Committee advances private‑sector collective‑bargaining trigger despite objections

Jan 30, 2026

The committee reported a proposed substitute for House Bill 24‑71 out of committee by a 6–3 vote. Supporters said the substitute narrows the bill to situations where federal preemption ends; opponents said it is premature while federal processes are ongoing.

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A proposed substitute to House Bill 24‑71, which would allow state collective‑bargaining protections to take effect for certain private‑sector workplaces if federal preemption ends or the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) loses jurisdiction, was reported out of the House Labor Committee with a due‑pass recommendation after a 6–3 roll call.

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