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MI HR0145

Resolution

Status

Passed

11/30/2011

Primary Sponsor

Charles Smiley

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges U.S. Congress and the Department of Labor to amend proposed federal regulations that would restrict youth employment on farms
  • Opposes proposed restrictions that would prohibit youths from operating power-driven equipment, working at grain elevators and stockyards, and storing or transporting farm products
  • Notes that while children working on their own parents' farms would be exempt, the regulations would prevent work on grandparents' or other relatives' farms, disrupting multigenerational family farming traditions
  • Argues that hands-on farm work opportunities are necessary to recruit and develop the next generation of farmers
  • Directs copies of the resolution to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the House, Michigan's congressional delegation, and the U.S. Secretary of Labor

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge the U.S. Congress and the United States Department of Labor to amend proposed work regulations that would limit youth employment on farms.

United States Congress

Last Action

Adopted

11/30/2011

Committee Referrals

Agriculture10/20/2011

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