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AL SB185
Bill
Status
2/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Linda Coleman-Madison
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a state minimum wage of $10 per hour, implemented in three increments: $8.10 on January 1, 2017; $8.95 on July 1, 2017; and $10.00 on January 1, 2018
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Sets tipped employees' minimum wages at no less than 30 percent of the applicable federal or state minimum wage rate, whichever is greater
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Requires automatic minimum wage increases every three years beginning January 1, 2021, based on the Consumer Price Index for Alabama as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor
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Mandates the Director of Finance notify the Alabama Department of Labor between October 1-15 annually of the cost-of-living adjustment percentage for the next three calendar years, with adjustments posted on the Department of Labor website
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Establishes employer liability for minimum wage violations, including unpaid wages, interest, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees, with a three-year statute of limitations for employee claims
Legislative Description
Wages, establish the Alabama Minimum Wage Act, to set the state minimum wage, provide for a cost of living increase, const. amend.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
2/9/2016