By: Nicholas Sohr

The Senate gave preliminary approval to a bill that would require retailers to give their employees shift breaks.

The House has already passed their version of the bill, so despite how deep the legislature is in its 90-day session, the bills shouldn’t have much trouble getting to the governor’s desk.

Business groups softened their opposition to the bill as the session wore on and exemptions were added for small businesses and franchisees.

Final Senate action could come this week.