HJR155 Summary

• Establishes a nine-member Equal Pay Commission appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, with members representing business, labor organizations, pay equity advocacy groups, and higher education/research institutions with expertise in wage disparity analysis.

• Requires the commission to study the extent of wage disparities between men and women, and between minorities and non-minorities in both public and private sectors.

• Directs the commission to investigate factors causing wage disparities including occupational segregation, lower wages for female-dominated jobs, child-rearing responsibilities, and differences in education and training.

• Mandates the commission to examine consequences of wage disparities on the economy and affected families, and identify actions and proposed legislation to eliminate and prevent such disparities.

• Requires the commission to report findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives by the 10th legislative day of the 2011 Regular Session.