HB 2248: Relating to the Bureau of Labor and Industries; and prescribing an effective date.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

</b> </i>] [<i>Requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to study matters relating to laws over which the bureau has enforcement authority. Directs the bureau to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to business and labor not later than September 15, 2026.</i>] [<i>Sunsets on January 2, 2027.</i>] <b>Establishes the Employer Assistance Division within the Bureau of Labor and Industries. Provides that discussion communications made in the course of or in connection with a discussion between an employer and the Employer Assistance Division are confidential. Provides exceptions to the confidentiality requirement. Prohibits the bureau from imposing a penalty on an employer that proves the employer's reliance on discussion communications in taking any good faith action. Permits the bureau to issue advisory opinions in certain circumstances. Permits the bureau to enter into interagency agreements with state agencies to receive certain business information. Permits the bureau to enter into a settlement with respect to any violation of a provision of law over which the bureau has jurisdiction. Provides that the bureau may settle a matter through conference, mediation, conciliation, persuasion or other alternative dispute resolution processes. Establishes confidentiality requirements for communications made during the course of or in connection with settlement discussions held through the bureau's alternative dispute resolution processes. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>

Sponsors

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Recent official actions

1. May 20, 2025Chapter 22, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
2. May 7, 2025Governor signed.
3. May 1, 2025President signed.
4. May 1, 2025Speaker signed.
5. April 29, 2025Third reading. Carried by Bonham. Passed.
6. April 28, 2025Carried over to 04-29 by unanimous consent.
7. April 24, 2025Carried over to 04-28 by unanimous consent.
8. April 23, 2025Carried over to 04-24 by unanimous consent.
9. April 22, 2025Second reading.
10. April 22, 2025Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
11. April 15, 2025Work Session held.
12. April 10, 2025Public Hearing held.

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