SB230

Constitutional amendment to establish a state livable wage. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (1/1/27) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Introduced·2/26/26
Ment Text

Louisiana SB230 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a state livable wage of $10.25 per hour, effective January 1, 2027.

Louisiana SB230 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a state livable wage of $10.25 per hour, effective January 1, 2027. The wage rate will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. Employers may pay less than the livable wage to employees who receive tips, family members, or those with mental or physical disabilities. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 3, 2026, statewide election.

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Where it stands

Current
Local & Municipal Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 21

11:00 AM

Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs

History

May 20

Senate

Rules suspended. Recalled from Committee.

May 20

Senate

Read by title. Recommitted to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.

Mar 9

Senate

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations.