Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB547

Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 10/18/23
• Refer: 10/18/23
• Failed: 4/15/24

Caption

Ratification of the agreement negotiated between the State of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee, for the 2023-24 fiscal year, covering employees in the building trades crafts collective bargaining unit, and authorizing an expenditure of funds. (FE)

Impact

The bill permits the expenditure of funds necessary to implement the agreed contract, drawing from appropriations under state law. The approval of this expenditure indicates the state's commitment to supporting agreements made with its employees, particularly pertaining to collective bargaining arrangements. This funding is essential for fulfilling the financial commitments associated with the wage and benefit terms of the agreement.

Summary

Assembly Bill 547 aims to ratify an agreement negotiated between the State of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee for the 2023-24 fiscal year. This agreement pertains to employees in the building trades crafts collective bargaining unit. By ratifying this contract, the bill ensures that the terms negotiated by the involved parties are officially recognized and enacted by the legislature.

Contention

While specific points of contention are not detailed in the text, bills concerning collective bargaining often encounter differing perspectives. Supporters may advocate for the importance of honoring agreements made with labor unions, while detractors might raise concerns about the implications of funding such agreements on the state budget. The discussions surrounding AB547 are likely to reflect these broader debates over labor rights and state fiscal responsibility.