Senate Sponsors: MAHAR. Short description: LABOR-TUGBOAT-BARGE EMPLOYEES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Minimum Wage Law, the One Day Rest In Seven Act, and the Eight Hour Work Day Act by exempting, from certain requirements of those Acts, seamen or employees employed on a towboat, tugboat, or barge engaged in navigation upon navigable waters in furtherance of interstate commerce. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 820 ILCS 145/2 Deletes everything. Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Provides that certain overtime provisions do not apply to a crew member of an uninspected towing vessel (as defined by Federal law) operating in navigable waters in or along the boundaries of Illinois. Amends the One Day Rest In Seven Act. Provides that provisions requiring 24 consecutive hours of rest every week do not apply to a crew member of an uninspected towing vessel (as defined by Federal law) operating in navigable waters in or along the boundaries of Illinois. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status