Beginning July 1, the state will require employers hiring five or more teens to register themselves on a public database.

Republican Sen. Chip Perfect's bill would have eliminated work permit requirements for minors and removed restrictions on the number of hours that 16- and 17-year-olds can work.

Republican Sen. Chip Perfect's bill would remove work permit requirements for minors and remove restrictions on hours that 16- and 17-year-olds can work. Perfect is also the CEO of Perfect North Slopes, which employees 300 to 400 minors.