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Introduced
01/28/2022
01/28/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
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, HIGHER EDUCATION EMPLOYEES, LICENSED AND NONLICENSED EMPLOYEES OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR STATE-CHARTERED CHARTER SCHOOL AND EMPLOYEES OF STATE CONTRACTORS; PREVENTING SALARY COMPACTION AS APPROPRIATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends the New Mexico Statutes Annotated (NMSA) to establish a minimum hourly wage of $15 for state employees, licensed and non-licensed employees of school districts and state-chartered charter schools, and employees of state contractors. It also allows for salary increases for supervisors to prevent "salary compaction" when subordinate employees' salaries approach or exceed their supervisors' salaries. The bill specifies that these salary increases will be effective starting the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2022.
Sponsors (20)
Ambrose Castellano (D)*,
Chris Chandler (D)*,
Susan Herrera (D)*,
Tony Allison (D),
Art De La Cruz (D),
Joanne Ferrary (D),
Natalie Figueroa (D),
Doreen Gallegos (D),
Pamelya Herndon (D),
Wonda Johnson (D),
Ray Lara (D),
Willie Madrid (D),
Javier Martínez (D),
Matthew McQueen (D),
Kristina Ortez (D),
Angelica Rubio (D),
Linda Serrato (D),
Nathan Small (D),
Liz Thomson (D),
Christine Trujillo (D),
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/28/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=170&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/house/HB0170.pdf |
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