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Introduced
01/30/2019
01/30/2019
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/26/2020
06/26/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage law, so as to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to provide a credit toward the minimum wage for employers of tipped workers; to eliminate various eligibility exemptions from the minimum wage; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's minimum wage law to increase the minimum wage from $5.15 to $15.00 per hour. It also provides a credit for employers of tipped workers, allowing them to count up to 50% of tips towards the minimum wage. Additionally, the bill eliminates several exemptions from the minimum wage, such as for employers with small sales or few employees, domestic workers, and certain other categories of workers. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2020 and repeals any conflicting laws.
Sponsors (6)
Sharon Beasley-Teague (D)*,
Sheila Jones (D)*,
Dewey McClain (D)*,
Renitta Shannon (D)*,
Erica Thomas (D)*,
Mable Thomas (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/06/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/180166.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/hb/116 |
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