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CO SB121

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Rodriguez

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Agricultural employers must pay overtime to agricultural employees for hours worked exceeding 60 hours per workweek

  • Exemptions from the overtime requirement include: employees engaged in range production of livestock on open range, decision-making managers earning at least the minimum salary threshold, and family members of family owners of agricultural employers

  • Removes previous statutory language requiring the director to consider "the inequity and racist origins" of agricultural employee exclusions when promulgating overtime rules

  • Authorizes (rather than requires) the director to adopt rules implementing the overtime requirements, including rules for salaried decision-making managers and family members of farm owners

  • Applies to time worked and contracts entered into or renewed on or after the act's effective date

Legislative Description

Overtime Threshold for Agricultural Employees

Labor & Employment

Last Action

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Business, Labor, & Technology2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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