2266 AMH REEV TANG 161

HB 2266 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-3216.1/24) 921

By Representative Reeves

ADOPTED 02/09/2024

On page 2, line 17 of the striking amendment, after "provided." insert the following:

"(5)(a) Until thirty days after the date the department's adopted rule is filed with the code reviser, or July 1, 2025, whichever date is later, the department may not impose any monetary penalties for violations of this section. This subsection does not prohibit the department from receiving complaints, conducting inspections, issuing citations with no assessed penalty, and fixing reasonable time for abatement of the violation.

(b) When the department's final rules under this section are published by the code reviser in the state register, the department, in partnership with relevant labor organizations and the office of minority and women's business enterprises, shall conduct educational outreach to construction employers on the rights and responsibilities established in this section."

EFFECT: Prohibits the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) from imposing any monetary penalties for violations of the accommodation provisions until 30 days after the Department's rule is filed with the Code Reviser's Office or July 1, 2025, whichever date is later. Provides that this prohibition does not prohibit the Department from receiving complaints, conducting inspections, issuing citations without penalty, and fixing reasonable time for abatement of the violation.

Requires the Department, in partnership with relevant labor organizations and the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises, to conduct educational outreach to construction employers when the Department's final rules are published.

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