To restore the right to negotiate matters pertaining to the discipline of law enforcement officers of the District of Columbia through collective bargaining, to restore the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Repeals 2022 DC law that removed police unions ability to negotiate discipline procedures. Restores collective bargaining rights for DC law enforcement on discipline matters.
Who Benefits and How
DC police officers regain union negotiating rights on discipline. Police unions restore bargaining power. Law enforcement labor relations return to prior status.
Who Bears the Burden and How
DC government loses unilateral control over police discipline. Police reform advocates lose recent reforms. Civilian oversight may be reduced.
Key Provisions
- Strikes DC law limiting police union bargaining on discipline
- Repeals portions of Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act
- Restores prior law as if reform had not been enacted
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Restores DC police union collective bargaining rights on discipline matters
Who Benefits
- DC police officers
- Police unions
- Law enforcement
Who Bears Costs
- DC government
- Police reform advocates
- Civilian oversight
Key Policy Areas
Law Enforcement, Labor, District of Columbia
Primary Purpose
Restores DC police union collective bargaining rights on discipline matters
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Restore police union bargaining rights on discipline"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedAdditional sponsors: Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Biggs, Mr. Meuser, Mr. Nickel, …
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …
Mr. Garbarino (for himself and Mr. D'Esposito) introduced the following …
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