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This bill is a resolution by the Minnesota Legislature reaffirming the state's 1933 ratification of the Child Labor Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The resolution provides historical context about child labor, noting its widespread prevalence in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and references key Supreme Court cases like Hammer v. Dagenhart (1918) and United States v. Darby Lumber Co. (1941). The Child Labor Amendment, originally passed by Congress in 1924, would authorize Congress and state legislatures to "limit, regulate, and prohibit the labor of persons under eighteen years of age." While no state has ratified the amendment since 1937, there has been renewed interest in recent years, including legislative action in Hawaii. The resolution not only reaffirms Minnesota's support for the amendment but also directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the memorial to key federal government officials, including the President, Congressional leadership, and Minnesota's representatives in Congress, thereby formally communicating the state's position on child labor regulation.

Labor and Employment

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