HB1704Introduced in the House
Permitting public employees to bargain individually with public employers without any intervention.
Introduced by Brian Labrie, District 02-HIL
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Permitting public employees to bargain individually with public employers without any intervention.
Where it stands
Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. B. Sullivan): Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 177-159 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 245
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Indefinitely Postpone · March 11, 2026
177
Yes
159
No
56
Absent or Not Voting
392 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | No |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | Yes |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | Yes |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | No |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | No |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | No |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | No |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | No |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | No |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services House Journal 1 P. 32
Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 03:15 pm GP 159
Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 159
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/03/2026 (Vote 11-9; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 61
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Special Order next order of business (Rep. B. Sullivan): Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 167-164 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 240
Lay HB1704 on Table (Rep. Creighton): Motion Failed DV 164-171 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 242
Amendment # 2026-0699h: Amendment Failed Regular Calendar 165-171 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 242
Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. B. Sullivan): Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 177-159 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 245
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