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WI AB961
WI AB961A state minimum wage, allowing the enactment of local minimum wage ordinances, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
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Introduced
02/28/2020
02/28/2020
In Committee
02/28/2020
02/28/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/01/2020
04/01/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to repeal 104.001, 104.01 (5g), 104.01 (7m) and 104.045 (1); to amend 104.045 (title); to repeal and recreate 104.035; and to create 104.01 (1g) and 227.01 (13) (Lw) of the statutes; Relating to: a state minimum wage, allowing the enactment of local minimum wage ordinances, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
AI Summary
This bill establishes a state minimum wage that will gradually increase over time, reaching $15 per hour by the 75th month after publication. The bill also allows for the enactment of local minimum wage ordinances and requires the Department of Workforce Development to promulgate rules for certain categories of employees, such as opportunity employees and agricultural employees. Additionally, the bill defines the "consumer price index" and requires the Department to annually revise the minimum wage based on changes in the consumer price index, subject to certain limitations.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (31)
Melissa Agard (D)*,
Jimmy Anderson (D)*,
David Bowen (D)*,
Jonathan Brostoff (D)*,
Marisabel Cabrera (D)*,
Dave Considine (D)*,
David Crowley (D)*,
Jason Fields (D)*,
Evan Goyke (D)*,
Gary Hebl (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Tod Ohnstad (D)*,
Sondy Pope (D)*,
Daniel Riemer (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Amanda Stuck (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Chris Taylor (D)*,
JoCasta Zamarripa (D)*,
Tim Carpenter (D),
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Janis Ringhand (D),
Fred Risser (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Stephen Smith (D),
Lena Taylor (D),
Bob Wirch (D),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 04/01/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab961 | 02/29/2020 |
| BillText | http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2019/REG/AB961.pdf | 02/29/2020 |
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