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IN HB1172
Bill
Status
1/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Robin Shackleford
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AI Summary
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State agencies cannot execute contracts exceeding $500,000 with businesses having at least 40 full-time employees unless the business obtains an equal pay certificate or certifies exemption, with a filing fee of $150 and compliance statement required.
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Equal pay certificates expire after 4 years and can be suspended or revoked for noncompliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Pay Act of 1963, with the commissioner providing technical assistance to businesses.
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Adds a nonvoting adviser to the state workforce innovation council who possesses expertise in assisting women to obtain employment in high wage, high demand, nontraditional occupations.
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Establishes a women and high wage, high demand, nontraditional occupation grant program to increase women's participation in skilled trades, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with at least 50% of funds directed to low-income women.
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Appropriates $500,000 from the state general fund to the state workforce development fund for program development and implementation, with no more than 5% available for administration.
Legislative Description
Women's occupational opportunity. Adds to the state workforce innovation council an advisory member who possesses expertise in assisting women to obtain certain employment. Establishes equal pay certification for businesses contracting with state agencies. Requires the commissioner of workforce development to establish a women and high wage, high demand, nontraditional occupation grant program. Makes an appropriation.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
1/12/2015