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Introduced
11/05/2020
11/05/2020
In Committee
01/04/2021
01/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require one fair wage, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2940).
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to study and make recommendations on addressing concerns about the wages of restaurant workers. The commission will examine the impact of replacing the tipped minimum wage with the state's minimum wage, including the effects on the restaurant industry, tipped employees, consumers, and regional impacts. The commission will also explore policy options to alleviate the impact of increased labor costs on restaurants and recommendations for legislative changes to increase restaurant profitability. The commission will consist of representatives from the legislature, government, labor unions, community organizations, and restaurant industry groups, and must submit its report and any necessary legislation by January 1, 2022.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development (J)
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 01/04/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2940 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2940.pdf |
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