HB 2972 - DIGEST

     Provides that no exclusive bargaining representative certified to represent the employees of a bargaining unit shall directly or indirectly pay or use, or offer, consent, or agree to pay or use any money or thing of value for or in aid of any candidate for the office of governor; nor for reimbursement or indemnification of any person for money or property so used.

     Provides that any individual who violates any provision of this section, or who participates in, aids, abets, advises, or consents to any such violation, or who solicits or knowingly receives any money or thing of value in violation of this section, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor and is liable to the exclusive bargaining representative for the amount so contributed or received.