*Published Friday, April 17, 2026*

Assembly Bill 2646, authored by Assemblywoman Maggy Krell, D–Sacramento, which imposes a $19.75 minimum wage on certain California agricultural employees, was amended on March 25 to narrow its scope.

In its current form, the bill applies the minimum wage mandate to nonresident agricultural workers whose employment is approved by the California Employment Development Department or the Labor and Workforce Development Agency—a description of state agency actions that allow employment of H-2A visa temporary agricultural workers and “corresponding” workers employed by the same employer within the same county. California Farm Bureau opposes the bill.

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H-2A Minimum Wage Bill Amended, Narrowed

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Assembly Bill 2646 by Assemblywoman Maggie Krell, D-Sacramento, was amended to narrow its scope but still sets a $19.75 wage for certain H-2A visa temporary agricultural workers and other corresponding workers. California Farm Bureau opposes, citing increased labor costs and concerns with the bill's targeted application.

H-2A Minimum Wage Bill Amended, Narrowed

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