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SB625 • 2025

Repeals provisions requiring employers to pay overtime to agricultural workers who work in excess of the maximum allowable hours.

Repeals provisions requiring employers to pay overtime to agricultural workers who work in excess of the maximum allowable hours.

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. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Labor and Business.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

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

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act repeals laws related to overtime pay for agricultural workers who work more than the maximum hour limit in one week. The Act takes effect 91 days following sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1).
Repeals provisions requiring employers to pay overtime to agricultural workers who work in excess of the maximum allowable hours.
Repeals provisions related to the refundable income or corporate excise tax credit allowed to employers for the excess amount of wages paid as overtime pay for agricultural workers.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to the repeal of provisions related to requirements for agricultural overtime; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In Senate Committee