An Act to Promote Opportunities by Establishing a Student Wage

This bill aims to create a student wage, providing young people with job opportunities and financial support. If passed, it would establish a wage specifically for students, allowing them to earn money while balancing their studies and other responsibilities. The bill would primarily affect students who are working part-time while attending school.

The bill was introduced on January 8, 2025, and was referred to the Committee on Labor for review. After several discussions and votes, the bill ultimately failed. On May 28, 2025, it was placed in legislative files and marked as dead, meaning it will not be considered further in this session.

Key actions in the legislative process include initial referral to the Committee on Labor, a divided report on March 25, 2025, and final failure in both the House and Senate on May 27 and May 28, 2025, respectively. The bill's failure was based on a majority vote against it in the House, with 77 votes against and 61 votes in favor.