HB 21892025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 2189
An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions, for minimum wages and for exemptions.
In committee Last action September 30, 2026: Resolution to discharge committee from further consideration of this bill presented
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 13
- Prime sponsor
- Jason Dawkins
- Cosponsors (12)
- Ana Tiburcio, Ben Waxman, Carol Kazeem, G. Roni Green, Joe Webster, Paul Takac, Perry Warren, Robert Freeman, Steve Samuelson, Tarik Khan, Tim Briggs, Tina Davis
Status
In committee as of September 30, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 8
March 24, 2026House of RepresentativesFINAL PASSAGEPassed104–95
yes (104) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Amen Brown, Ana Tiburcio, Andre Carroll, Anita Kulik, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brandon Markosek, Brian Munroe, Bridget Kosierowski, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Williams, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, G. Roni Green, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Greg Vitali, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jeanne Mcneill, Jen Mazzocco, Jennifer O'Mara, Jessica Benham, Jim Haddock, Jim Prokopiak, Joanna Mcclinton, Joe Ciresi, Joe Emrick, Joe Hogan, Joe Mcandrew, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, Jordan Harris, Jose Giral, Joseph Hohenstein, Justin Fleming, Kathleen Tomlinson, Keith Harris, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Mary Jo Daley, Marylouise Isaacson, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Natalie Mihalek, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Pat Gallagher, Patrick Harkins, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, Regina G. Young, Rick Krajewski, Robert Freeman, Robert Matzie, Robert Merski, Ryan Bizzarro, Scott Conklin, Sean Dougherty, Steve Samuelson, Steven Malagari, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Tina Davis
no (95) Aaron Bernstine, Abby Major, Alec Ryncavage, Andrew Kuzma, Ann Flood, Barbara Gleim, Brad Roae, Brenda Pugh, Brett Miller, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bryan Cutler, Bud Cook, Carl Metzgar, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Christopher Rabb, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Craig Williams, Dallas Kephart, Dan Moul, Dane Watro, David Maloney, David Rowe, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Doyle Heffley, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, Frank Burns, Gary Day, Jack Rader, Jacob Banta, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Jason Ortitay, Jeff Olsommer, Jeremy Shaffer, Jesse Topper, Jill Cooper, Jim Rigby, Joanne Stehr, Joe Hamm, Joe Kerwin, John Lawrence, John Schlegel, Jonathan Fritz, Joseph D'Orsie, Josh Bashline, Joshua Kail, Kate Klunk, Kathy Rapp, Keith Greiner, Kerry Benninghoff, Kristin Marcell, Leslie Rossi, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Mark Gillen, Marla Brown, Martin Causer, Michael Stender, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, Milou Mackenzie, Mindy Fee, Parke Wentling, Perry A. Stambaugh, R. Lee James, Rich Irvin, Rob Kauffman, Robert Leadbeter, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Ryan Warner, Scott Barger, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Stephanie Borowicz, Stephenie Scialabba, Steven Mentzer, Thomas Kutz, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Pickett, Tom Jones, Valerie Gaydos, Wendy Fink, Zachary Mako
other (1) Martina White
March 23, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Appropriations): Adopt Amendment A02714Passed22–15
yes (22) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Anthony Bellmon, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Dave Madsen, Emily Kinkead, Gina Curry, Joe Webster, Jordan Harris, Justin Fleming, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Manuel Guzman, Pat Gallagher, Paul Friel, Regina G. Young, Steven Malagari, Tarik Khan, Tim Brennan
no (15) Ann Flood, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jeff Olsommer, Jim Rigby, Joshua Kail, Kristin Marcell, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Thomas Kutz, Zachary Mako
March 23, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As AmendedPassed22–15
yes (22) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Anthony Bellmon, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Dave Madsen, Emily Kinkead, Gina Curry, Joe Webster, Jordan Harris, Justin Fleming, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Manuel Guzman, Pat Gallagher, Paul Friel, Regina G. Young, Steven Malagari, Tarik Khan, Tim Brennan
no (15) Ann Flood, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jeff Olsommer, Jim Rigby, Joshua Kail, Kristin Marcell, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Thomas Kutz, Zachary Mako
February 4, 2026House of RepresentativesA2474Failed98–100
yes (98) Aaron Bernstine, Abby Major, Alec Ryncavage, Andrew Kuzma, Ann Flood, Barbara Gleim, Brad Roae, Brenda Pugh, Brett Miller, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bryan Cutler, Bud Cook, Carl Metzgar, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Craig Williams, Dallas Kephart, Dan Moul, Dane Watro, David Maloney, David Rowe, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Doyle Heffley, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, Gary Day, Jack Rader, Jacob Banta, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Jason Ortitay, Jeff Olsommer, Jeremy Shaffer, Jesse Topper, Jill Cooper, Jim Rigby, Joanne Stehr, Joe Emrick, Joe Hamm, Joe Hogan, Joe Kerwin, John Lawrence, John Schlegel, Jonathan Fritz, Joseph D'Orsie, Josh Bashline, Joshua Kail, Kate Klunk, Kathleen Tomlinson, Kathy Rapp, Keith Greiner, Kerry Benninghoff, Kristin Marcell, Leslie Rossi, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Mark Gillen, Marla Brown, Martin Causer, Martina White, Michael Stender, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, Milou Mackenzie, Mindy Fee, Natalie Mihalek, Parke Wentling, Perry A. Stambaugh, R. Lee James, Rich Irvin, Rob Kauffman, Robert Leadbeter, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Ryan Warner, Scott Barger, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Stephanie Borowicz, Stephenie Scialabba, Steven Mentzer, Thomas Kutz, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Pickett, Tom Jones, Valerie Gaydos, Wendy Fink, Zachary Mako
no (100) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Amen Brown, Andre Carroll, Anita Kulik, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brandon Markosek, Brian Munroe, Bridget Kosierowski, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Williams, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, Frank Burns, G. Roni Green, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Greg Vitali, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jeanne Mcneill, Jennifer O'Mara, Jessica Benham, Jim Haddock, Jim Prokopiak, Joanna Mcclinton, Joe Ciresi, Joe Mcandrew, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, Jordan Harris, Jose Giral, Joseph Hohenstein, Justin Fleming, Keith Harris, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Mary Jo Daley, Marylouise Isaacson, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Pat Gallagher, Patrick Harkins, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, Regina G. Young, Rick Krajewski, Robert Freeman, Robert Matzie, Robert Merski, Ryan Bizzarro, Scott Conklin, Sean Dougherty, Steve Samuelson, Steven Malagari, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Tina Davis
February 4, 2026House of RepresentativesA2446Failed98–100
yes (98) Aaron Bernstine, Abby Major, Alec Ryncavage, Andrew Kuzma, Ann Flood, Barbara Gleim, Brad Roae, Brenda Pugh, Brett Miller, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bryan Cutler, Bud Cook, Carl Metzgar, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Craig Williams, Dallas Kephart, Dan Moul, Dane Watro, David Maloney, David Rowe, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Doyle Heffley, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, Gary Day, Jack Rader, Jacob Banta, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Jason Ortitay, Jeff Olsommer, Jeremy Shaffer, Jesse Topper, Jill Cooper, Jim Rigby, Joanne Stehr, Joe Emrick, Joe Hamm, Joe Hogan, Joe Kerwin, John Lawrence, John Schlegel, Jonathan Fritz, Joseph D'Orsie, Josh Bashline, Joshua Kail, Kate Klunk, Kathleen Tomlinson, Kathy Rapp, Keith Greiner, Kerry Benninghoff, Kristin Marcell, Leslie Rossi, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Mark Gillen, Marla Brown, Martin Causer, Martina White, Michael Stender, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, Milou Mackenzie, Mindy Fee, Natalie Mihalek, Parke Wentling, Perry A. Stambaugh, R. Lee James, Rich Irvin, Rob Kauffman, Robert Leadbeter, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Ryan Warner, Scott Barger, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Stephanie Borowicz, Stephenie Scialabba, Steven Mentzer, Thomas Kutz, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Pickett, Tom Jones, Valerie Gaydos, Wendy Fink, Zachary Mako
no (100) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Amen Brown, Andre Carroll, Anita Kulik, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brandon Markosek, Brian Munroe, Bridget Kosierowski, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Williams, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, Frank Burns, G. Roni Green, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Greg Vitali, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jeanne Mcneill, Jennifer O'Mara, Jessica Benham, Jim Haddock, Jim Prokopiak, Joanna Mcclinton, Joe Ciresi, Joe Mcandrew, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, Jordan Harris, Jose Giral, Joseph Hohenstein, Justin Fleming, Keith Harris, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Mary Jo Daley, Marylouise Isaacson, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Pat Gallagher, Patrick Harkins, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, Regina G. Young, Rick Krajewski, Robert Freeman, Robert Matzie, Robert Merski, Ryan Bizzarro, Scott Conklin, Sean Dougherty, Steve Samuelson, Steven Malagari, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Tina Davis
February 3, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Labor & Industry): Adopt Typewritten AmendmentFailed12–14
yes (12) Aaron Bernstine, Barbara Gleim, Brian Rasel, Chad Reichard, Jill Cooper, Joseph D'Orsie, Leslie Rossi, Marc Anderson, Mike Jones, R. Lee James, Scott Barger, Wendy Fink
no (14) Dan Goughnour, Emily Kinkead, G. Roni Green, Greg Scott, Jason Dawkins, Jennifer O'Mara, Jim Haddock, John Inglis Iii, Jose Giral, Kyle Donahue, Regina G. Young, Rick Krajewski, Robert Merski, Tim Brennan
February 3, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Labor & Industry): Report Bill As CommittedPassed14–12
yes (14) Dan Goughnour, Emily Kinkead, G. Roni Green, Greg Scott, Jason Dawkins, Jennifer O'Mara, Jim Haddock, John Inglis Iii, Jose Giral, Kyle Donahue, Regina G. Young, Rick Krajewski, Robert Merski, Tim Brennan
no (12) Aaron Bernstine, Barbara Gleim, Brian Rasel, Chad Reichard, Jill Cooper, Joseph D'Orsie, Leslie Rossi, Marc Anderson, Mike Jones, R. Lee James, Scott Barger, Wendy Fink
February 3, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Labor & Industry): Adopt Typewritten AmendmentFailed12–14
yes (12) Aaron Bernstine, Barbara Gleim, Brian Rasel, Chad Reichard, Jill Cooper, Joseph D'Orsie, Leslie Rossi, Marc Anderson, Mike Jones, R. Lee James, Scott Barger, Wendy Fink
no (14) Dan Goughnour, Emily Kinkead, G. Roni Green, Greg Scott, Jason Dawkins, Jennifer O'Mara, Jim Haddock, John Inglis Iii, Jose Giral, Kyle Donahue, Regina G. Young, Rick Krajewski, Robert Merski, Tim Brennan
Timeline 14
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | Senate | Resolution to discharge committee from further consideration of this bill presented |
| September 29, 2026 | Senate | Resolution to discharge committee from further consideration of this bill dropped from calendar |
| June 10, 2026 | Senate | Resolution to discharge committee from further consideration of this bill presented |
| March 30, 2026 | Senate | Referred to Labor & Industry |
| March 24, 2026 | House | Third consideration and final passage |
| March 23, 2026 | House | Re-reported as amended |
| March 23, 2026 | House | Amended in House Committee on Appropriations |
| February 4, 2026 | House | Re-committed to Appropriations |
| February 4, 2026 | House | Second consideration |
| February 3, 2026 | House | Removed from table |
| February 3, 2026 | House | Laid on the table |
| February 3, 2026 | House | First consideration |
| February 3, 2026 | House | Reported as committed |
| February 2, 2026 | House | Referred to Labor & Industry |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.