An Act for a minimum hourly health improvement wage

This bill proposes creating a new wage component specifically for health insurance contributions that employees would earn for every hour they work. It directs the Public Health Council and the Department of Public Health to design a pilot program where employers with at least 50 employees must contribute to this hourly health wage, while smaller employers may choose to participate. The legislation suggests that these contributions would accumulate based on total hours worked across all jobs, potentially offering more comprehensive coverage for part-time workers. Additionally, the bill recommends offering tax credits to employers during the pilot phase to help offset the costs of implementing this new wage structure.