House Sponsors: MURPHY-SCULLY-FORBY-FOWLER-COLLINS, MCKEON, KENNER, DAVIS,MONIQUE, BROSNAHAN, MCGUIRE, LYONS,JOSEPH, CROTTY, ACEVEDO, MENDOZA, SOTO, DELGADO, RYAN, SMITH,MICHAEL, BOLAND, JONES,LOU AND GILES. Senate Sponsors: LIGHTFORD Short description: MINIMUM WAGE-ANNUALLY ADJUSTED Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Increases the minimum wage for workers 18 years and older to $6.50 per hour on January 1, 2002. Provides that, beginning in 2003, the minimum wage shall be annually adjusted by the Department of Labor. Provides that the adjustment shall be calculated each September 30, using the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers, and shall take effect on January 1 of the following year. Provides that the Director of Labor shall by rule establish the minimum wage for employees under the age of 18 years. STATE MANDATES NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) In the opinion of DCCA, HB 642 creates a personnel mandate for which reimbursement of 100% of the increased costs to units of local government is required under the State Mandates Act. An estimate of the increased costs to units of local government is not available at this time. HOME RULE NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) The new minimum wage would apply to each employer in the State, including units of local government. However, the legislation does not contain language indicating a pre-emption of home rule powers and functions. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Labor) As a result of increased caseload, the impact on the Department will be $138,800 for costs associated with additional staffing. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status