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Introduced
01/30/2019
01/30/2019
In Committee
02/05/2019
02/05/2019
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, so as to revise certain provisions regarding the minimum wage law; to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to provide for annual minimum wage increases to match the rising cost of living; 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 proposes to revise Georgia's minimum wage law. It would increase the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour and provide for annual adjustments to match the rising cost of living. The bill would also allow employers of tipped workers to credit up to 50% of tips towards the minimum wage. Additionally, it would eliminate various eligibility exemptions from the minimum wage, such as for employers with $40,000 or less in annual sales, employers with five or fewer employees, and domestic employees.
Sponsors (6)
Tonya Anderson (D)*,
Gail Davenport (D)*,
Donzella James (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Doc Rhett (D)*,
Horacena Tate (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/05/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/180147.pdf | 01/31/2019 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/sb/46 | 01/31/2019 |
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