SENATE BILL: Rewarding Hard Work Act (Passed)

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

AN ACT
To increase the minimum wage
Be it enacted in both houses of Congress

Section 1; Title
1. This legislation may be cited as the "Rewarding Hard Work Act"
Section 2; Minimum Wage Increase
1. 29 U.S.C § 206(a)(1) is amended to read as follows:

(1) except as otherwise provided in this section, not less than $11.00  $15.00 an hour;

Section 3; Implementation
1. The increase in the federal minimum wage shall take effect over a period of four years-
a) Starting from January 1, 2022, the federal minimum wage shall increase by $1 at the start of each year until it reaches $15.

Sponsor: Pericles
Senate Designation: SB29:12

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

The sponsor has 24 hours to commence an advocacy here and the other members shall have another 48 hours with which to respond with their initial comments, concerns and other questions.

[Pericles]

$11 is not a liveable wage. $15, done gradually over the course of four years, is a true living wage that supports those you need our help. The evidence does not show a net increase in unemployment, indeed this money is more likely to be spent in our real economy than if we just let the CEOs get ever more exorbitant profits. This bill will be a major boost for millions of people, reduce inequalities in our society and reduce poverty. It will also reward the essential workers in Atlasia and begin to repay their service to us in our national crisis. It is time for us to build on the accomplishments of the last two years and go further.

[SevenEleven]

AN ACT
To increase the minimum wage
Be it enacted in both houses of Congress

Section 1; Title
1. This legislation may be cited as the "Rewarding Hard Work Act"
Section 2; Minimum Wage Increase
1. 29 U.S.C § 206(a)(1) is amended to read as follows:

(1) except as otherwise provided in this section, not less than $11.00  $15.00 an hour;

Section 3; Implementation
1. The increase in the federal minimum wage shall take effect over a period of four years-
a) Starting from January 1, 2022, the federal minimum wage shall increase by $1 at the start of each year until it reachesto $15.

Amendment offered.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

The sponsor has been contacted about giving feedback.

[Senator-elect Spark]

The sponsor reached out to me regarding this legislation. I deem it important for the increase in the minimum wage to be gradual, as to not cause massive unemployment via layoffs. Increasing the minimum wage in increments is the best approach in my view.

[Pericles]

Objecting to the current amendment. I am open to the increase happening over two years. As a general point though we want to minimize instability for businesses, especially in this economy, while still giving workers the help they need and deserve.

[SevenEleven]

I'm withdrawing the amendment btw.

[SevenEleven]

AN ACT
To increase the minimum wage
Be it enacted in both houses of Congress

Section 1; Title
1. This legislation may be cited as the "Rewarding Hard Work Act"
Section 2; Minimum Wage Increase
1. 29 U.S.C § 206(a)(1) is amended to read as follows:

(1) except as otherwise provided in this section, not less than $11.00  $15.00 an hour;

Section 3; Implementation
1. The increase in the federal minimum wage shall take effect over a period of two years-
a) Starting from January 1, 2022, the federal minimum wage shall increase by $2 at the start of each year until it reaches $15.

Offering a new amendment. As COVID has been so hurtful and disruptive for many businesses, it is best to spread the path to $15 out a little further to mitigate impact on currently struggling businesses.

[Harvey Updyke Jr🌹]

Shouldn't it be over a matter of months instead of years? I mean we have elections every two months...

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Shouldn't it be over a matter of months instead of years? I mean we have elections every two months...

There has always been this weird dichotomy where elections exist on an accelerated time scale for playability but statutory concerns remain an an annual basis. Some of this is down to necessity, we can barely do a budget every year much less one every four months, for instance.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

AN ACT
To increase the minimum wage
Be it enacted in both houses of Congress

Section 1; Title
1. This legislation may be cited as the "Rewarding Hard Work Act"
Section 2; Minimum Wage Increase
1. 29 U.S.C § 206(a)(1) is amended to read as follows:

(1) except as otherwise provided in this section, not less than $11.00  $15.00 an hour;

Section 3; Implementation
1. The increase in the federal minimum wage shall take effect over a period of two years-
a) Starting from January 1, 2022, the federal minimum wage shall increase by $2 at the start of each year until it reaches $15.

Offering a new amendment. As COVID has been so hurtful and disruptive for many businesses, it is best to spread the path to $15 out a little further to mitigate impact on currently struggling businesses.

I have contacted the bill sponsor for feedback.

[Pericles]

I'm fine with it but I'm interested in seeing what other Senators think.

[Left Wing]

I support the amendment as well, in my opinion it sets a better pace for the increase.

[Senator-elect Spark]

I also support this amendment.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Seeing no objections the amendment is adopted.

[Blair]

Motion for a final vote

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

A final vote is now open on this legislation, Senators please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.

[SevenEleven]

Aye.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Aye

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Aye

[Left Wing]

Aye

[Pericles]

Aye

[Blair]

Aye

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Vote on Final Passage of the Rewarding Hard Work Act:

Aye (6): Blair, Falterin, NC Yankee, Pericles, Sev and Spark
Nay (0):
Abstain (0):

Didn't Vote (0):

This bill has passed the Senate and is sent to the VP for house action.