HB 163 (2015): establishing a state minimum hourly rate.

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HB 163 (2015)

establishing a state minimum hourly rate.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Subject: Employment

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2015, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, Representatives Hall
  • February 17, 2015: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307

Votes

  • March 11, 2015, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • February 10, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/10/2015 1:00 PM Representatives Hall
  • February 17, 2015: Executive Session: 2/17/2015 LOB 307
  • March 5, 2015: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 11 (Vote 17-2; CC); HC19, PG. 404
  • March 11, 2015: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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