The judge also said he would lift the contempt citation against the reporter.
But that order has not yet been filed, and the contempt citation remains stayed.
Only 10 of the state's 21 counties have systems that enable a judge to issue contempt citations.
Imperial's action to press contempt citations against the union was stayed until Tuesday.
I have not made up my mind about a contempt citation in this case.
By seeking the contempt citations, the committee needs the full Senate to follow through.
Previous contempt citations have already cost the city more than $4 million in fines.
If the company violates the law in the future, however, a contempt citation could be sought.
Simply walking home in a group from a union meeting on a public highway could earn a contempt citation and a $50 fine.
In 1976, the state appellate court finally set aside the contempt citation.