Without veto-proof majorities in both the House and Senate, Democrats cannot unilaterally override Sununu's vetoes.
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Welcome to _Union Station_, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, national trends, and public debate surrounding public-sector union policy.



** NEW HAMPSHIRE GOVERNOR VETOES TWO PUBLIC-SECTOR LABOR BILLS
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On July 10 and July 12, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) vetoed two public-sector labor bills, SB18 and SB148.

WHAT WOULD THE BILLS DO?

* SB18 ([link removed]) : This bill would allow public-sector employees to authorize voluntary wage deductions for insurance or employee benefits offered in conjunction with their membership in a recognized union. It would allow employees to withdraw authorization with 30 days written notice.
* SB148 ([link removed]) : This bill would require unions to notify new public-sector employees of their right to join or refrain from joining a union. The notification would also include the estimated annual cost of union membership. This bill would also require employers to provide unions with certain personal information about the employees it represents.

WHY DID SUNUNU VETO THE BILLS?

* In his veto statement for SB18 ([link removed]) , Sununu said, "Continuing the payroll deduction for a month after a worker has chosen not to continue union membership falls outside the spirit of the _Janus _ruling and could potentially expose the state, counties, and municipalities to litigation."
* In his veto statement for SB148 ([link removed]) , Sununu said, "Ensuring that public employees are informed of their options related to union membership is important. However, the other provisions laid out in this bill are items that should be negotiated through the collective bargaining process rather than enacted into law through the legislative process."

WHAT IS THE POLITICAL MAKEUP OF NEW HAMPSHIRE'S STATE GOVERNMENT?

* Democrats control 58 percent of all House seats and 58 percent of all Senate seats, falling short of the two-thirds majorities required in each chamber to override a veto. Sununu, a Republican, was first elected in 2016 with a margin of victory of 2.3 percent. Sununu was re-elected in 2018 with a margin of victory of 7 percent.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

* Because they do not hold veto-proof majorities in both the House and Senate, Democrats cannot act unilaterally to override Sununu's vetoes. Lawmakers will not be able to consider a veto override until they reconvene in September.


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** THE BIG PICTURE
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** _NUMBER OF RELEVANT BILLS BY STATE_
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We are currently tracking 102 pieces of legislation dealing with public-sector employee union policy. On the map below, a darker shade of green indicates a greater number of relevant bills. Click here ([link removed]) for a complete list of all the bills we're tracking.

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** RECENT LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
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