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Introduced
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
In Committee
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
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 enacts the Mississippi Minimum Wage Act, which establishes a state minimum wage that will incrementally increase to $15 per hour by 2026. The bill defines key terms like "employer" and "employee," sets forth enforcement provisions, including criminal penalties and civil actions for violations, and authorizes municipalities and counties to set a minimum wage higher than the state rate. The bill also amends existing laws to conform with the new state minimum wage requirement.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
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/SB2439.xml | 01/17/2023 |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2023/html/SB/2400-2499/SB2439IN.htm | 01/17/2023 |
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