Minimum Wage Bill Back from Nether Regions
Many bills exiled to the dark nether regions of sub-committees never see the light of day again. I hear that HB 331 is back and will be considered in House Committee on Wednesday. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Patricia Todd (D - Birmingham) and would raise the minimum wage for the first time in ten years, from $5.15 to $7.25 over two years.
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[…] Alabama is one of five states that don’t have minimum wage laws. What Patricia is proposing is state legislation similar to a proposed federal measure, a phased increase over two years from $5.15/hour to $7.25/hour. Right now, the bill is buried in sub-committee, but I hear it might make a comeback. […]
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