SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE: Internal Affairs

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What is the current minimum wage?

[Sbane]

I propose an amendment to raise the minimum wage more gradually:
 

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I'd like to remind the Committee that businesses were already prepared to make these increases in accordance with the previous Living Wage Act.

So what is extra about this bill?

[Sbane]

I see. Although I don't know why the repeal happened, maybe the jump in wages was part of it. I think a more gradual increase is better for businesses and workers.

[Sbane]

I don't have a problem with research into hydrogen fuel cells, so I don't agree with the first one. I am a little conflicted on the third one. It really depends on whether Taiwan needs the help. If they need it, we should help them. I also don't agree with points 6 and 7. We should encourage people to drive hybrids and like Napoleon, I am fine with helping out workers co-ops.

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1. Clause 8 of F.L. 3-3 ("The National Energy Act") is hereby repealed. Expected annual savings: $1 billion

NAY

2. F.L. 3-5 ("The Missile Defense Initiative Act") is hereby repealed. Annual savings: Expected annual savings: $1 billion

AYE

3. F.L. 5-1 ("The Pacific Defense and Taiwanese Protection Act") is hereby repealed. Expected annual savings: $720 million+

NAY

4. F.L. 5-2 ("The Military Division Appropriation Act) and Section 1 of F.L. 5-8 ("The Second Military Division Appropriation Act") are hereby repealed. Expected annual savings: $5 billion+ (estimate)

AYE

5. F.L. 10-2 ("The Protection Act") is hereby repealed. Expected annual savings: $1 billion+ (estimate)

AYE

6. Clause 3 of F.L. 11-4 ("Comprehensive Energy Act for the 21st Century") is hereby repealed. Expected annual savings: $2 billion (estimate)

NAY

7.  F.L. 51-1 ("Worker Co-operative Pilot Program") is hereby repealed. Expected annual savings: $1 billion

NAY