California sets new minimum wage for agricultural workers
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Updated Oct 7
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What happened
Gavin Newsom signed AB 2646, a bill introduced by Maggy Krell, on October 7, 2026. The law establishes a minimum wage of $19.75 an hour for nonresident "authorized" agricultural workers in California. This new wage will take effect on January 1, 2027, and will adjust annually based on the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment.
From agri-pulse.com
Why it matters
Farm groups state the law will increase growers’ costs and could squeeze smaller producers out of the industry. Citrus growers noted that the higher labor cost could put California growers at a competitive disadvantage.
From agri-pulse.com
Who's involved
- Gavin NewsomSigned the bill establishing the new agricultural minimum wage.
- Maggy KrellIntroduced the bill that set the new minimum wage.
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The entities involved
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Gavin Newsom
40th governor of California since 2019
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Maggy Krell
American politician
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