RI S0508 | 2019 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-27 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Labor Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 27 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-27 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Labor Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Gradually increases the hourly minimum wage from $10.50 to $15 by July 1, 2023, and the hourly minimum wage for employees receiving gratuities from $3.89 an hour to $15 an hour by January 1, 2027.
Title
Minimum Wages
Sponsors
| Sen. Ana Quezada [D] | Sen. Maryellen Goodwin [D] | Sen. Gayle Goldin [D] | Sen. Sandra Cano [D] |
| Sen. Dawn Euer [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-27 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2019-03-22 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2019) |
| 2019-03-13 | Senate | Meeting postponed (03/13/2019) |
| 2019-03-08 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration |
| 2019-02-27 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Labor |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText19/SenateText19/S0508.pdf |
