EQUAL PAY-APPLICATION FEE
Summary
Amends the Equal Pay Act of 2003. Provides that it is unlawful for an employer to compel or coerce a job applicant to purchase anything of value, including, but not limited to, instances where an employer requires the payment of a fee or consideration of any type from a job applicant for employment. Makes conforming changes to provisions concerning violations of the Act and fines and penalties.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Mar 10, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 10, 2023
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
To Job Growth & Workforce Development Subcommittee
lower
Feb 28, 2023
Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Amy Elik
RRepublican
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