California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1591 — Wages: prohibited forms of payment.

Last action — From committee without further action.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law prohibits a person from issuing certain instruments in payment of wages due unless certain circumstances are met, as specified. This bill would, in addition, prohibit an employer from using a payroll card, as defined, to pay an employee's wages unless the employee voluntarily signs a written agreement to do so and the employer also provides the employee another lawful option for receiving his or her wages. A violation of these provisions would constitute a crime, thereby imposing a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee without further action.

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on L. & E.

  4. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. Read second time and amended.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on L. & E.

  6. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. Read second time and amended.

  7. Referred to Com. on L. & E.

  8. From printer. May be heard in committee February 4.

  9. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Yamada · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Yamada

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1591 do?
Existing law prohibits a person from issuing certain instruments in payment of wages due unless certain circumstances are met, as specified. This bill would, in addition, prohibit an employer from using a payroll card, as defined, to pay an employee's wages unless the employee voluntarily signs a written agreement to do so and the employer also provides the employee another lawful option for receiving his or her wages. A violation of these provisions would constitute a crime, thereby imposing a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 1591?
AB 1591 is sponsored by Yamada.
What is the current status of AB 1591?
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1591?
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