BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5650

SB 5650: Automatic service charges

Requiring disclosure to customers of the percentage of automatic service charges paid to servers.

Summary

Service-oriented businesses, such as restaurants, bars, convention centers, and hotels, must disclose to customers the percentage of the bill that is paid directly to employees serving the customer as a gratuity or service charge. The disclosure must be in an itemized receipt and in any menu that the business provides.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5650), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to disclosure of the percentage of automatic service charges paid to servers;

No recorded floor votes.

Jan 25, 2008Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5650)
Jan 25, 2008Senate Rules "X" file.
Jan 14, 2008Revert to Rules White Sheet. (SSB 5650)
Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5650)
Jan 14, 2008Revert to Rules White Sheet.
Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 21, 2007Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5650)
Mar 21, 2007Senate Rules "X" file.
Feb 26, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5650)
Feb 26, 2007CPH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5650)
Feb 26, 2007CPH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 26, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 26, 2007First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Housing.

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