Bill
AB 478
Overview: AB 478 - Relating to: repealing prohibition on state and local government labor regulation. (FE)Status: Fiscal estimate receivedIntroduced: February 10, 2025Purpose and I
Overview: AB 478 - Relating to: repealing prohibition on state and local government labor regulation. (FE)
Status: Fiscal estimate received
Introduced: February 10, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill seeks to repeal the state's existing prohibition on government regulation of labor and employment practices, allowing state and local governments to enact their own laws and policies in these areas.
Key Provisions:
- Removes the current ban on state and local governments passing laws related to:
- Minimum wage requirements
- Paid leave and benefits
- Scheduling and hours of work
- Hiring and employment practices
- Restores the ability of state and local governments to set their own labor standards and regulations
- Applies to all public sector employers, including state agencies, municipalities, and other local government entities
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- State and local government employers, who would gain more flexibility in labor policies
- Private sector employers, who may face a patchwork of different labor regulations across the state
- Workers in the public and private sectors, who could see changes to wages, benefits, and working conditions
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- A fiscal estimate has been received, indicating potential costs and revenue impacts for state and local governments
- The bill is currently under consideration by the legislature, with no specific timeline for a vote
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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