On page 7, after line 24, insert the following:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 10.  "A city, code city, town, county, or political subdivision may not enact a charter, ordinance, regulation, rule, or resolution:

(1) Creating a gender pay equity program that alters or amends the requirements of this chapter for any private employer;

(2) Providing for local enforcement of the provisions of this chapter; or

(3) Requiring private employers to supplement the requirements or benefits provided under this chapter."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

On page 8, line 1, after "through" strike "11" and insert "12"

EFFECT: Provides a preemption for local governments from enacting gender pay equity programs for private employers.