Various labor and safety matters.

Summary

The bill lets 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds serve as election officers and absentee‑ballot staff under strict school, GPA and guardian approvals. It eliminates the requirement for employers to register minors and to maintain a public employer database, while setting new civil penalties for violations. It also creates a labor‑education fund for inspector hiring and overhauls certification, training and safety‑equipment funding for coal‑mine workers.

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