Establishes the human services wage commission to investigate and address wage disparities for human services workers.

The bill establishes the human services wage commission within the department to investigate whether wages for human services workers are sufficient. The commission will hold public hearings, consult with stakeholders, and submit reports to the governor and legislative leaders. The commission will analyze fiscal and social implications of recommended wages. The final report and implementation plan must be issued by March 31, 2026. The commission's findings and recommendations will be made public.

Establishes the human services wage commission to investigate and address wage disparities for human services workers.

The bill establishes the human services wage commission within the department to investigate whether wages for human services workers are sufficient. The commission will hold public hearings, consult with stakeholders, and submit reports to the governor and legislative leaders. The commission will analyze fiscal and social implications of recommended wages. The final report and implementation plan must be issued by March 31, 2026. The commission's findings and recommendations will be made public.