The Republican-led Michigan House has passed a bill that would ban public employers from allowing paycheck deductions for political contributions.
It would reinforce a state Supreme Court decision made earlier this year.
Supporters say the legislation isn't anti-union. They say it’s about using government resources fairly.
State Rep. Mike Shirkey (R-Clark Lake) says there's "a long list of private, politically oriented organizations who would love to have the elegance and access to employee deductions of public workers.”
Shirkey, a co-sponsor of the legislation, says it should eliminate further court battles on the issue.
The bill is now headed to the Senate, where Shirkey says he expects robust debate.
