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SB2888Introduced in the Senate

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Introduced by Craig Wilcox, District 32

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that the definition of "employee" does not include: (1) a student enrolled in and regularly attending classes in a college or university, who is employed for less than an average of 30 hours per week by an employer, and who is not a participant in an adult education and literacy program at that college or university; or (2) a student enrolled in and regularly attending high school classes, who is under 18 years of age, and who is employed on a temporary or less than full time basis.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Craig Wilcox

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. To Paid Leave

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  11. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  12. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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