Committee backs bill to codify tip‑pooling rules, backdating to reduce lawsuits
Senators approved SB 245 to define who may participate in tip pools and to backdate the rules to reduce litigation risk after recent federal changes; supporters said it protects tipped workers and hospitality operations.
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The Pensions and Labor Committee approved Senate Bill 245 on a unanimous roll call after sponsor Senator Freeman said the bill would codify current practice and clarify who may participate in tip pools.
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