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This bill, known as the Vincent Fort Living Wage Act, proposes to significantly increase Georgia's state minimum wage from $5.15 to $15.00 per hour for all covered employees. The bill aims to raise the minimum wage to what its proponents consider a "living wage" - an amount that would provide workers with sufficient income to meet basic living expenses. By amending Code Section 34-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the legislation would require employers, including individuals, firms, and corporations, to pay all employees at least $15.00 per hour for each hour worked. The proposed increase is substantial, representing a nearly threefold jump from the current minimum wage rate. If passed, this would represent a significant change in Georgia's labor standards, potentially improving economic conditions for low-wage workers across the state. The bill includes a standard provision repealing any laws in conflict with its provisions, which is a common legislative practice to ensure the new law can be implemented without legal contradictions.

Labor and Employment

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70032