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MS SC531
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
3/29/2019
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Dawkins
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AI Summary
- Designates April 2, 2019, as "Equal Pay Day in Mississippi" to raise awareness about wage inequity between men and women
- Notes that Equal Pay Day was originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity in 1996 and the April 2 date symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year
- Explains that April Tuesday dates were selected by NCPE leadership to avoid census data delays and to represent how far into the work week women must work to earn equal pay, while avoiding religious holidays
- Recognizes that pay equity measures the worth of work regardless of gender across all work sectors and that women earn less on average, requiring longer work for the same compensation
- Directs that the resolution be made available to the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Designate April 2, 2019, as "Equal Pay Day in Mississippi."
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/29/2019
Committee Referrals
Rules1/16/2019
Full Bill Text
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