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AB 2646

Employment: minimum wages: agricultural workers.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Maggy Krell

California bill AB 2646 would establish or modify minimum wage requirements for agricultural workers, currently under Labor Committee review.

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1.) (June 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Bill Summary · AB 2646

Legislative bill overview

AB 2646 addresses minimum wage requirements specifically for agricultural workers in California. The bill has recently been introduced and is currently in the early legislative process, having been referred to the Labor and Employment Committee for review.

Why is this important

Agricultural workers represent a significant but often lower-paid segment of California's workforce. Minimum wage policies affecting this sector directly impact farm labor costs, worker living standards, and agricultural industry economics in a state that produces a substantial portion of the nation's food supply.

Potential points of contention

  • Agricultural industry concerns: Farmers may argue that sector-specific wage increases raise production costs and make California-grown products less competitive with out-of-state imports
  • Scope and exemptions: Disagreement may arise over which agricultural operations are covered, whether small farms receive exemptions, and how seasonal/migrant worker distinctions are handled
  • Implementation timeline: Disputes likely regarding phase-in periods and compliance deadlines for farms of varying sizes and profitability levels

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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