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Introduced
01/22/2017
01/22/2017
In Committee
02/17/2017
02/17/2017
Crossed Over
01/26/2017
01/26/2017
Passed
02/18/2017
02/18/2017
Dead
Vetoed
02/18/2017
02/18/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR; RAISING THE MINIMUM WAGE; PROHIBITING CERTAIN WAGE-RELATED CONDUCT; MAINTAINING LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINIMUM WAGE ENACTMENTS; PREEMPTING LOCAL LAWS, POLICIES AND RESOLUTIONS FROM REGULATING CERTAIN TERMS OF PRIVATE-SECTOR EMPLOYMENT.
AI Summary
This bill raises the minimum wage in New Mexico to $9.25 per hour, effective January 1, 2018, and prohibits employers from lowering the hourly wage rate of an employee due to the minimum wage increase. The bill also maintains the authority of local governments to set a higher minimum wage rate than the state's minimum wage. Additionally, the bill preempts local laws, policies, or resolutions that require private-sector employers to provide employees with advanced notice of their work schedules.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Labor and Employment, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (8)
Rebecca Dow (R)*,
Brian Egolf (D)*,
Doreen Gallegos (D),
Derrick Lente (D),
Moe Maestas (D),
Debbie Rodella (D),
Nick Salazar (D),
Sheryl Stapleton (D),
Last Action
[LD 33] Passed Senate (24-15) Vetoed by the Governor and date. (on 02/18/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=442&year=17 |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/final/HB0442.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/bills/house/HB0442.pdf |
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