VirginiaFirefighters and emergency medical services providers; collective bargaining.
What it does
Collective bargaining by firefighters and emergency medical services providers. Authorizes firefighters and emergency medical services providers employed by a political subdivision of the Commonwealth to engage in collective bargaining through labor organizations or other designated representatives. The bill establishes the Fire Service Cooperation Board to administer its provisions.
More detail
The bill provides for the appointment of a three-member board of arbitration regarding any dispute arising between an employer and firefighters or emergency medical services providers. Under the bill, determinations made by such board of arbitration are final on a disputed issue and are binding on the parties involved. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jan 24Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB917-Surovell) (15-Y 0-N)Latest
- Vote recorded Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB917-Surovell) (15-Y 0-N). Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 14Referred to Committee on Commerce and LaborMinor
- Jan 14Presented and ordered printed 25104702DIntroduced
- Jan 24Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB917-Surovell) (15-Y 0-N)Latest