Bill
LC 1249
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1249, Title: Generally revise department of labor board laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 12, 2024Purpose and Intent: The pur
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1249, Title: Generally revise department of labor board laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 12, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to make changes to the structure and operations of the state's Department of Labor and its associated boards. The legislation aims to streamline decision-making, improve efficiency, and enhance the department's ability to address labor-related issues.
Key Provisions:
- Consolidates several existing labor-related boards into a single, unified State Labor Board
- Grants the Labor Board additional authority to set policies, issue regulations, and adjudicate disputes
- Requires the Labor Board to include representatives from both labor and business communities
- Establishes new procedures for appointing and removing Labor Board members
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Workers and labor organizations would have a more centralized point of engagement with the state on labor matters
- Employers would interact with a restructured Labor Board that includes business community representation
- The Department of Labor would undergo organizational changes to accommodate the new unified board structure
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill was introduced in the state legislature but did not advance further in the legislative process, and it ultimately died. If reintroduced in the future, it would need to go through the full committee review and voting process before potentially becoming law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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