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Introduced
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
In Committee
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a state employee whose annual salary is under $125,000 and who is not covered by the overtime payment provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act shall be eligible for overtime payment at the rate of one and one-half times the regular rate at which the employee is employed, as though such employee were so covered. The bill provides that salaries for such state employees shall be established on an hourly basis.
AI Summary
This bill amends state law regarding overtime pay for certain state employees. Specifically, the bill provides that state employees with an annual salary under $125,000 who are not currently covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions will now be eligible to receive overtime pay at a rate of one and a half times their regular hourly rate, similar to how employees covered by the FLSA are compensated. The bill requires that salaries for these employees be established on an hourly basis, which means their annual salary will be calculated into an hourly rate to determine overtime compensation. This change aims to provide more consistent and fair compensation for state workers who previously were not entitled to overtime pay, ensuring that employees working beyond their standard hours receive additional compensation. The modification applies to state employees across various government positions, with the exception of members of the general assembly.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (12)
Liz Bennett (D)*,
Tony Bisignano (D)*,
Matt Blake (D)*,
Claire Celsi (D)*,
Molly Donahue (D)*,
Bill Dotzler (D)*,
Janet Petersen (D)*,
Herman Quirmbach (D)*,
Art Staed (D)*,
Thomas Townsend (D)*,
Sarah Trone Garriott (D)*,
Cindy Winckler (D)*,
Last Action
Subcommittee: Driscoll, Lofgren, and Townsend. S.J. 315. (on 02/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF355 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF355.html |
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