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Vincent Fort Living Wage Act
This bill changes Georgia law to increase the state minimum wage to a living wage.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Code Section 34-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding employer wages.
- Increases the current state minimum wage amount to a level defined as a living wage.
- Repeals any existing laws that conflict with this new wage requirement.
Who It Names or Affects
- Employers in Georgia who must pay employees at least the state minimum wage.
- Workers in Georgia whose wages are subject to the state minimum wage law.
Limits and Unknowns
- The provided text does not specify the exact dollar amount for the new living wage.
- The source material does not list a specific date when the law will take effect.
- Details on how 'living wage' is calculated or adjusted over time are not included in this summary.