Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2525: Prioritizes the use of organized labor for state contracts in certain industries
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 34, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the use of organized labor for certain state contracts. Section A. Chapter 34, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 34.075, to read as follows: 34.075. 1. In letting contracts for the performance of any job or service relating to construction, infrastructure, transportation, energy or utilities, manufacturing, health care, education, public safety, or water and waste management, the state shall give preference to bidders whose employees are members of labor organizations when the qual.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 34, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the use of organized labor for certain state contracts. Section A. Chapter 34, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 34.075, to read as follows: 34.075. 1. In letting contracts for the performance of any job or service relating to construction, infrastructure, transportation, energy or utilities, manufacturing, health care, education, public safety, or water and waste management, the state shall give preference to bidders whose employees are members of labor organizations when the quality of performance promised is equal or better and the price quoted is the same or less or whenever competing bids are, in their entirety, comparable. 2. As used in this section "labor organization" means any organization that exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of collective bargaining or of dealing with employers concerning grievances, terms or conditions of employment, or for other mutual aid or protection in relation to employment. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.
Sponsors
- Raymond Reed (D, 083) · primary sponsor