HB1211: Crimes and offenses; exclude lawful good faith bargaining from the definition of criminal extortion

Legislative Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees; to amend Code Section 16-8-16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to theft by extortion, so as to exclude lawful good faith bargaining from the definition of criminal extortion; to repeal and reserve Code Section 20-2-989.10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to collective bargaining not permitted or fostered; to repeal and reserve Chapter 5 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to resolution of wages, hours, and working conditions of firefighters; to amend Code Section 45-7-54 of the O.C.G.A., relating to voluntary contributions by state employees through payroll deductions to certain not for profit organizations; to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees, so as to repeal and reserve Article 1, relating to strikes by public employees; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.