Relates to the number of hours which constitute a work week
This bill gradually reduces the standard workweek from 38 hours to 32 hours over three years. It directly affects all employees covered by state labor law, phasing in the change as follows: 36 hours in year one, 34 hours in year two, and 32 hours in year three. The bill amends overtime rules to require pay at 1.5x for hours over 8 in a day, and 2x for hours over 12. It does not change existing overtime thresholds but adjusts the baseline workweek definition over time. The law takes effect immediately for the first reduction, with subsequent changes phased in annually.
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Introduction
Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 11, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Steven Raga
DDemocratic
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