Chapter 06-005

2006 -- H 6718

Enacted 02/17/06

A N A C T

RELATING TO LABOR -- MINIMUM WAGES

Introduced By: Representatives Lima, Moura, Slater, Almeida, and Diaz

Date Introduced: January 05, 2006

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 28-12-3 of the General Laws in Chapter 28-12 entitled "Minimum

Wages" is hereby amended to read as follows:

28-12-3. Minimum wages. -- (a) Every employer shall pay to each of his or her

employees: commencing July 1, 1999, at least the minimum wage of five dollars and sixty five

cents ($5.65) per hour. Commencing September 1, 2000, the minimum wage is six dollars and

fifteen cents ($6.15) per hour.

      (b) Commencing January 1, 2004, the minimum wage is six dollars and seventy-five

cents ($6.75) per hour.

(c) Commencing March 1, 2006, the minimum wage is seven dollars and ten cents

($7.10) per hour.

(d) Commencing January 1, 2007, the minimum wage is seven dollars and forty cents

($7.40) per hour.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.     

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LC00432

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