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SD 37

An Act to facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Lydia Edwards

Overview: SD 37, An Act to facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce, House concurred, Introduced: March 10, 2025Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to prom

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Bill Summary · SD 37

Overview: SD 37, An Act to facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce, House concurred, Introduced: March 10, 2025

Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to promote labor peace and harmonious labor-management relations in the cannabis industry. It aims to establish a framework for collective bargaining and dispute resolution, ensuring a stable and productive workforce in the growing cannabis sector.

Key Provisions:
- Requires cannabis employers to recognize and bargain with labor organizations representing their employees
- Establishes a mediation and arbitration process to resolve disputes between employers and labor organizations
- Prohibits cannabis employers from interfering with, restraining, or coercing employees in the exercise of their right to organize
- Provides for penalties and remedies for violations of the law

Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily affect cannabis employers and their employees, ensuring their right to organize and collectively bargain. It aims to promote labor peace and prevent disruptions in the cannabis industry, which could benefit consumers and the broader economy.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been passed by the House and is currently awaiting further action.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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