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Introduced
01/19/2022
01/19/2022
In Committee
02/16/2022
02/16/2022
Crossed Over
02/11/2022
02/11/2022
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGES; AMENDING A SECTION OF THE NMSA 1978 TO PROVIDE FOR A MINIMUM HOURLY WAGE RATE OF FIFTEEN DOLLARS ($15.00) FOR STATE EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEES OF STATE CONTRACTORS; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill amends New Mexico's statutes to provide a minimum hourly wage of $15 for state employees and employees of state contractors. It also appropriates $85 million from the general fund to the Department of Finance and Administration to implement the new minimum wage for various state and public education entities, effective July 1, 2022. The bill aims to ensure a higher minimum wage for state workers and those employed under state contracts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (16)
Katy Duhigg (D)*,
Bobby Gonzales (D)*,
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D)*,
Peter Wirth (D)*,
Carrie Hamblen (D),
Siah Hemphill (D),
Daniel Ivey-Soto (D),
Linda López (D),
Brenda McKenna (D),
Bill O'Neill (D),
Jerry Ortiz y Pino (D),
Harold Pope (D),
Nancy Rodriguez (D),
Benny Shendo, Jr. (D),
Jeff Steinborn (D),
Bill Tallman (D),
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 02/16/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=7&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0007.pdf |
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