Delaware General Assembly

Passed 6/23/21

The General Assembly has ended, the current status is the final status.

HB 122 w/ HA 2

6/23/21

Heffernan

Reps. K. Johnson, Hensley

This Amendment strengthens the role of stakeholders in developing the 14(c) phase out plan by requiring the Employment First Commission to appoint a task force comprised of stakeholders, including national subject-matter experts, to develop the phase out plan as opposed to merely consulting with stakeholders. The Amendment also adds a requirement that the phase out plan include consideration of current sheltered workshop employees’ wishes to continue working in or near the same location and people with whom the employee is friendly or familiar. This amendment changes the date by which the Employment First Oversight Commission shall develop their implement their plan from July 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024 in order to afford ample time to convene and complete the tasks necessary. This amendment also includes in the plan assurance of adequate funding to support those employers once an individual is hired and the number of individuals who may lose a job opportunity as a result of a minimum wage increase. Finally, the amendment requires that the Commission provide the plan to the General Assembly.

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