AB244

Quick-Service Restaurant Young Workforce Apprenticeship Program: tax credits.

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California AB244 proposes a tax credit for quick-service restaurants that employ apprentices in a youth workforce program.

California AB244 establishes a Quick-Service Restaurant Young Workforce Apprenticeship Program to provide tax credits for employers who hire apprentices. The bill creates a council within the Department of Industrial Relations to set minimum wage standards for fast food workers and develop employment conditions. It mandates a $20 minimum wage for fast food employees starting April 1, 2024, with annual increases. The council can set regional wage standards and petition other state agencies to adopt necessary health and safety standards.

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History

Feb 2

Assembly

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

Jan 31

Assembly

Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

Mar 25, 2025

Assembly

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