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Introduced
01/13/2023
01/13/2023
In Committee
01/13/2023
01/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Enact A Minimum Wage Law For The State Of Mississippi, With Annual Incremental Increases Over A Three-year Period; To Define Employers And Employees Subject To The Minimum Wage Law; To Empower The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security, Office Of The Governor, To Enforce And Administer The Provisions Of The Minimum Wage Law; To Provide Criminal Penalties And A Civil Cause Of Action Against Employers For Violations Of The Minimum Wage Law; To Amend Section 17-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Municipal And County Governing Authorities, In Their Discretion, To Mandate A Wage That Is More Than The State Minimum Wage; To Amend Section 25-3-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Mississippi Minimum Wage Act, which sets the state minimum wage at $12 per hour starting January 1, 2024, and increases it to $15 per hour starting January 1, 2026. The bill also allows municipal and county governments to mandate a wage higher than the state minimum wage. It empowers the Mississippi Department of Employment Security to enforce and administer the minimum wage law, including imposing criminal penalties and a civil cause of action for violations. The bill also amends existing state laws to conform with the new minimum wage requirements.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 01/31/2023)
Taxonomy
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Fair Labor Standards
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2023/pdf/history/SB/SB2284.xml | 01/13/2023 |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2023/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2284IN.htm | 01/13/2023 |
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