Honorable Philip Cortez, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2087 by Perez (Relating to mandatory arbitration for certain municipal fire departments and employee bargaining agents.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Local Government Code to require binding interest arbitration for certain municipal fire departments, their employee bargaining agents, and public employers under certain collective bargaining circumstances.
Local Government Impact
The City of Houston anticipates a significant fiscal impact of at least $45 million.