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ME LD2273
An Act to Establish a State Minimum Hourly Wage for Agricultural Workers
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Introduced
03/21/2024
03/21/2024
In Committee
03/21/2024
03/21/2024
Crossed Over
04/09/2024
04/09/2024
Passed
04/10/2024
04/10/2024
Dead
05/10/2024
05/10/2024
Vetoed
05/10/2024
05/10/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
131st Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill provides that individuals employed to perform agricultural labor may not be paid at a rate less than $14.15 per hour, the state minimum hourly wage that was in effect February 7, 2024. It also provides that employers who employ individuals to perform agricultural labor are required to keep a true and accurate record of the hours worked by each employee and the wages paid to each employee. The bill also provides remedies for employees and penalties for employers for unpaid minimum hourly wage violations.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a state minimum hourly wage of $14.15 for agricultural workers in Maine, effective September 1, 2024. The minimum wage will be adjusted annually based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index. The bill also requires employers to keep accurate records of hours worked and wages paid, and provides remedies for employees and penalties for employers for unpaid minimum wage violations. It prohibits employers from exempting themselves from the minimum wage requirements through special contracts or other means.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD) (on 05/10/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2273&snum=131 |
| House: C-A (H-922) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1462&item=2&snum=131 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (H-922) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN227302.pdf |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN227301.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1462&item=1&snum=131 |
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