SB427: Relative to the joint committee on employee classification.
Engrossed
Senate
Keyword matches: ["workers_rights"]
Summary
This bill concerns the joint committee on employee classification, which is responsible for determining whether individuals are employees or independent contractors. Modifications to this committee's operations or powers could affect worker protections, eligibility for benefits, and wage standards by influencing how workers are legally categorized.
Sponsors
Timothy Lang
R - SD-002
Primary
Cindy Rosenwald
D - SD-013
Co-sponsor
Tim McGough
R - SD-011
Co-sponsor
Peter Schmidt
D - HD-14-STR
Co-sponsor
History
- 2025-11-21 Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; Senate Journal 1
- 2025-12-10 Hearing: 01/08/2026, Room 103, State House, 09:10 am; Senate Calendar 46
- 2026-01-09 Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-1; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 3
- 2026-01-29 Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; Senate Journal 2
- 2026-02-26 Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration House Journal 5
- 2026-03-10 Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 11:00 am GP 231
- 2026-03-20 Executive Session: 03/18/2026 11:00 am GP 231
- 2026-03-20 Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 13-0; Consent Calendar)
- 2026-04-09 Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/09/2026 House Journal 10
Committee Referrals
2025-11-21
Executive Departments and Administration
Senate
2026-02-26
Executive Departments and Administration
House
Calendar Events
Past Events (3)
2026-01-08
Hearing - Room 103, State House
2026-03-18
Hearing - GP 231
2026-03-18
Hearing - GP 231