Government Finance and Administration: Hot Bills in the Privacy and Labor Space
Back to News
CSAC and other local government advocates are raising concerns about three priority bills related to labor and privacy.
Each of these bills is far too broad and would impose new administrative burdens, restrictions, and costs that hinder counties’ abilities to deliver essential services.
Status: To be heard in Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee June 18
AB 339 would require the governing body of a local public agency (non-school) to provide written notice to employee organization(s) no less than 120 days prior to issuing a request for proposals, request for quotes, or renewing or extending an existing contract to perform services that are within the scope of work of the job classifications represented by the recognized employee organization. Upon notice, the bill would allow the unions to reopen all or parts of a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
AB 339 would be impractical in its execution, is unworkable for ensuring provision of public services, and disincentivizes reaching final agreement in local labor negotiations.
Please join us in opposition to AB 339. A template letter can be found here.
Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
AB 1331 would limit the use of workplace surveillance by public and private employers, in off-duty areas and allow employees to leave behind surveillance tools during off-duty hours, including breaks or moments of rest. This bill would vastly complicate the routine work of local governments; endanger our ability to perform essential public services; impede our ability to manage and respond to workplace violence threats; and make local governments vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse of public resources.
Please join us in opposition to AB 1331. A template letter can be found here.
Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
AB 1337 would apply the Information Practices Act of 1977 (“IPA,” or “the Act”) in its entirety to all 58 counties, 483 cities, more than 1000 school districts and county offices of education, approximately 2,200 independent special districts, and the hundreds of JPAs, regional bodies, and other public agencies. Recent amendments also make several changes to the IPA itself that raise new questions for how state and local agencies can continue to operate a variety of programs. This is a costly, unnecessary change that could jeopardize essential service delivery to communities and students.
Please join us in opposition to AB 1337. A template letter can be found here.
For any questions or feedback, please reach out to CSAC Legislative Advocate Eric Lawyer elawyer@counties.org and CSAC Legislative Analyst, Julissa Ceja Cardenas jcejacardenas@counties.org.