summary
Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
Crossed Over
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
Passed
03/14/2021
03/14/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/14/2021
03/14/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT; REMOVING THE EXCEPTION TO THE MINIMUM WAGE REQUIREMENT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS; AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYEE" IN THE MINIMUM WAGE ACT.
AI Summary
This bill removes the exception to the minimum wage requirement for secondary school students, and amends the definition of "employee" in the Minimum Wage Act. Specifically, it eliminates the exemption that previously allowed employers to pay secondary school students less than the minimum wage. The bill also updates the minimum wage rates that employers must pay, with incremental increases over the next few years, and provides details on the minimum hourly wage for employees who regularly receive tips.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 10 - Mar. 18 (on 03/14/2021)
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=35&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/final/SB0035.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0035.pdf |
Loading...