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HB 995

Public Employees Relations Commission

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Webster Barnaby and 4 co-sponsors

Florida HB 995 modifies the Public Employees Relations Commission's operations, currently under subcommittee review for budget and administrative impact on public sector labor relations.

Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/SB 1296
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Bill Summary · HB 995

Legislative bill overview

HB 995 appears to address the structure, authority, or operations of Florida's Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC), the state agency overseeing labor relations for public sector employees. The bill is currently in early stages, having just been filed and referred to relevant subcommittees for initial review.

Why this is important

PERC handles disputes between public employee unions and government employers across Florida, affecting labor agreements for teachers, firefighters, law enforcement, and other public workers. Changes to PERC's authority or processes could impact collective bargaining rights, dispute resolution timelines, and labor-management relations across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Union vs. management interests: Labor organizations and government employers typically have opposing views on PERC's authority and decision-making processes
  • Budgetary implications: Subcommittee routing through State Administration Budget suggests potential funding, staffing, or resource allocation changes
  • Scope of reform: Without bill text available, unclear whether this addresses administrative efficiency, expanded/reduced authority, appointment processes, or substantive labor policy

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

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