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NC H146

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/21/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jean Farmer-Butterfield

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Increases North Carolina's minimum wage in phased steps from $8.80 per hour effective January 1, 2020, to $15.00 per hour effective January 1, 2024
  • Sets intermediate minimum wage rates of $10.35 per hour (2021), $12.00 per hour (2022), and $13.50 per hour (2023)
  • Beginning September 30, 2022, requires the Commissioner of Labor to calculate annual minimum wage adjustments using the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) based on the preceding 12-month period
  • Adjusted minimum wage rates are published September 30 and take effect January 1 each year thereafter
  • Bill becomes effective upon passage

Legislative Description

Living Wage By 2024

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Finance, if favorable, Regulatory Reform, if favorable, Commerce, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

2/25/2019

Committee Referrals

Finance2/25/2019

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