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Introduced
01/26/2021
01/26/2021
In Committee
01/27/2021
01/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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 aims to revise Georgia's minimum wage law. It increases the minimum wage from $5.15 to $15.00 per hour and requires annual adjustments to the minimum wage to match the rising cost of living. The bill also provides a credit for employers of tipped workers, allowing them to count up to 50% of tips towards the minimum wage. Additionally, it eliminates several exemptions to the minimum wage, such as for small businesses, domestic employees, and farm workers. The bill will become effective on January 1, 2022, and any conflicting laws are repealed.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (18)
Tonya Anderson (D)*,
Michelle Au (D)*,
Gloria Butler (D)*,
Gail Davenport (D)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Ed Harbison (D)*,
Sally Harrell (D)*,
Kim Jackson (D)*,
Lester Jackson (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
Jennifer Jordan (D)*,
Nikki Merritt (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Doc Rhett (D)*,
Valencia Seay (D)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 01/27/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/195953 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58998 |
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