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Introduced
01/17/2017
01/17/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/29/2018
03/29/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage, so as to revise certain provisions regarding the minimum wage law; to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to provide for annual minimum wage increases to match the rising cost of living; to provide a credit toward the minimum wage for employers of tipped workers; to eliminate various eligibility exemptions from the minimum wage; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to amend Georgia's minimum wage law. It proposes to increase the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour and provide for annual adjustments to the minimum wage based on changes in the cost of living, as measured by the Consumer Price Index. The bill also allows employers of tipped workers to credit up to 50% of tips toward satisfying the minimum wage requirement. Additionally, it eliminates several exemptions from the minimum wage, including for employers with small sales volumes, small employers, domestic employees, farm workers, and certain employees of non-profit institutions. The bill would become effective on January 1, 2018 and would repeal any conflicting laws.
Sponsors (6)
Vincent Fort (D)*,
Stephen Henson (D)*,
Lester Jackson (D)*,
Emanuel Jones (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
Curt Thompson (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 01/23/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/162923.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20172018/sb/28 |
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