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SB1044 • 2025

Clarifies for purposes of state wage and hour laws that "work time" does not include meal periods.

Clarifies for purposes of state wage and hour laws that "work time" does not include meal periods.

Labor
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Bonham
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-03-20 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-02-18 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

  4. 2025-02-18 Senate

    Referred to Labor and Business.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act makes new laws regarding meal periods. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.7).
Clarifies for purposes of state wage and hour laws that "work time" does not include meal periods.
Provides that an employer who violates rules adopted by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries regarding meal periods is liable to the employee in an amount determined by the commissioner in rule. Specifies that the amount owed is a penalty and is not considered wages or compensation. Clarifies the circumstances under which a shortened meal period would not constitute a violation of the meal period requirements.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to employment; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In Senate Committee