Overtime Income Tax Exemption Act - The Overtime Income Tax Exemption Act provides financial relief to hourly employees by excluding overtime pay from state income tax. The legislation aims to incentivize productivity, reduce the tax burden on workers, and promote economic fairness. The exemption applies to overtime earnings exceeding 40 hours in a single workweek, with an annual cap of $10,000 per employee. Employers must report aggregate overtime pay information, and the Act includes a sunset provision requiring legislative review of its fiscal impact. Measures to mitigate revenue losses are also incorporated, ensuring fiscal responsibility. Click for More Information
Working Families Protection Act- The Working Families Protection Act is designed to protect working families, small businesses, rural communities, veterans, and first responders from the negative impacts of federal Medicaid and SNAP reductions. The Act establishes state-funded healthcare and food security programs to ensure vulnerable populations maintain essential services. Funding mechanisms include surcharges on healthcare insurers, tax incentives for small businesses, and targeted state investments in local food production and healthcare support.Click for More Information
Parental Right to Participate in Schools Act - The Parental Right to Participate in Schools Act allows employees who are parents or guardians to take up to 48 hours of leave (paid or unpaid) within a 12-month period to attend school-related activities for their children. Qualifying school events include parent-teacher conferences, performances, sporting events, and other activities where the child is a participant. Employers may deny leave requests only if granting leave would significantly disrupt business operations. Employers are required to post notice of this law in the workplace, with penalties for noncompliance. Click for More Information
State Workforce Partnership Program Act - The State Workforce Partnership Program Act addresses critical labor shortages by authorizing state-issued work permits for eligible immigrants to work in designated industries. The program ensures compliance with federal immigration laws, prioritizes state oversight, and safeguards opportunities for state residents while providing industries like agriculture, construction, and healthcare with essential labor. The Act includes robust employer responsibilities, program oversight, and safeguards to prevent misuse. Click for More Information
Public Dollars, Reasonable Salaries Act - The Public Dollars, Reasonable Salaries Act establishes limits on executive compensation for entities receiving taxpayer-funded contracts. It ensures responsible use of public funds by capping excessive pay, mandating transparency in reporting, and implementing penalties for violations. Click for More Information
Rural and Agricultural Development
Farm for America Act - The Farm for America Act strengthens the integrity of America’s agricultural workforce while ensuring farmers and ranchers maintain access to critical resources like red diesel fuel through compliance with workforce verification standards. Click for More Information
Reviewing Urban-Renewal Asymmetries in Legislation Act (RURAL Act) - The RURAL Act establishes a process allowing any legislator to request a Rural Impact Report for proposed legislation. The report will analyze the effects of the bill on farmers, rural communities, and rural school districts, including impacts at both the community and legislative district levels. Additionally, the report will compare these effects with those on suburban and urban districts to provide a comprehensive understanding of the bill’s differential impacts. Click for More Information
