The bill amends Alaska's labor laws regarding overtime pay exemptions for certain newspaper employees. Specifically, it raises the circulation threshold for newspapers to qualify for the exemption from 1,000 to 4,000. This means that employees working for newspapers with a circulation of less than 4,000 will not be entitled to overtime pay, aligning the exemption with the new circulation figure.

In addition to the change in circulation numbers, the bill maintains various other exemptions for different types of employees, including those in agriculture, small mining operations, and certain healthcare roles. The overall intent of the bill is to provide flexibility in labor regulations for smaller newspapers while ensuring that other specific employment sectors retain their exemptions from overtime pay requirements.

Statutes affected:
HB0127A, AM HB 127, introduced 03/05/2025: 23.10.060