RELATING TO PREVAILING WAGES.
SB 1568 requires human services providers (such as childcare centers, home health agencies, and similar organizations) to pay workers the local prevailing wage rate for similar work. This means these providers must pay employees the standard pay rate common in their area for comparable jobs, not just the minimum wage. The bill, introduced on January 23, 2025, is currently pending referral to relevant committees for further review. It directly affects organizations delivering human services by mandating fair compensation aligned with regional labor standards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action Jan 27, 2025
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3
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0
Committee
1
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to HHS/LBT, WAM/JDC.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Henry Aquino
DDemocratic
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