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Rhode Island Senate Bill S0142

Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0142

Introduced
2/1/23  

Caption

Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Review Rhode Island's Minimum Wage (creates An Eleven (11) Member Special Legislative Study Commission Whose Purpose It Would Be To Study Rhode Island's Minimum Wage, And Who Reports Back To The Senate No Later Than May 4, 2024, And Whose Life Expires On January 4, 2025.)

Impact

The primary objective of this commission is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Rhode Island's minimum wage, taking into account the practices and regulations of neighboring states. By examining these comparisons, the commission aims to generate recommendations that can benefit all Rhode Islanders, potentially influencing future legislation concerning wage laws. The findings are expected to be reported back to the Senate by May 4, 2024, which can lead to significant changes in employment wage standards across the state.

Summary

S0142 is a Senate Resolution that proposes the formation of a special legislative commission tasked with studying and reviewing the minimum wage policies in Rhode Island. The commission will consist of eleven members, including legislators, representatives from various associations related to business and labor, a member of the public, and an economics professor from the University of Rhode Island. This initiative underscores the state's efforts to evaluate and potentially reform its minimum wage structure to align with neighboring states and current economic conditions.

Contention

The establishment of this commission may raise discussions among stakeholders regarding the appropriate level of the minimum wage, especially amid varying opinions on economic impacts. Proponents argue that a thorough review will aid in establishing fair wages that enhance living standards, while critics may express concern about the possible implications for small businesses and employment rates. The resolution is a step toward engaging multiple perspectives, including labor interests and economic analysis, in shaping Rhode Island's approach to minimum wage legislation.

Latest S0142 Activity

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

RI S2124

SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW RHODE ISLAND'S MINIMUM WAGE (Creates an eleven (11) member special legislative study commission whose purpose it would be to study Rhode Island's minimum wage, and who reports back to the Senate no later than May 4, 2025, and whose life expires on January 4, 2026.)

RI S2414

Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Review Rhode Island's Minimum Wage (creates An Eleven (11) Member Special Legislative Study Commission Whose Purpose It Would Be To Study Rhode Island’s Minimum Wage, And Who Reports Back To The Senate No Later Than May 4, 2022, And Whose Life Would Expire On January 4, 2023.)

RI S0216

SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW RHODE ISLAND'S MINIMUM WAGE (This resolution would extend the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to study Rhode Island’s minimum wage from May 4, 2025, to May 4, 2026, and said commission would expire on January 4, 2027.)

RI S3056

Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Make Recommendations Regarding Rhode Island's Old Growth Forests (this Resolution Would Create An 11 Member Commission Whose Purpose Would Be To Study And Make Recommendations Regarding Rhode Island's Old Growth Forests, And Which Would Report Back To The Senate By August 18, 2023, And Expire On December 31, 2023.)

RI S3132

SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE OF RHODE ISLAND'S PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM (This resolution would create a 7-member legislative commission to study the governance structure of Rhode Island's public education system, and who would report back to the Senate no later than March 1, 2025, and whose life would expire on July 1, 2025.)

RI S0795

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Write An Olmstead Plan For Rhode Island (creates A Twenty-eight (28) Member Special Legislative Commission Whose Purpose It Is To Write An Olmstead Plan For Ri, And Who Reports Back To The General Assembly No Later Than January 3, 2024, And Whose Life Expires On July 1, 2024.)

RI H5882

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Write An Olmstead Plan For Rhode Island (creates A Twenty-eight (28) Member Special Legislative Commission Whose Purpose It Is To Write An Olmstead Plan For Ri, And Who Reports Back To The General Assembly No Later Than January 3, 2024, And Whose Life Expires On July 1, 2024.)

RI S2416

SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE IMPACT AND POTENTIAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF BAIL REFORMS ON BLACK RHODE ISLANDERS AND THE STATE (Creates an eleven (11) member commission to study the impact and potential economic benefits of bail reforms on Black Rhode Islanders and the State, and would report back by February 5, 2025, and expire on April 5, 2025.)

RI S0634

Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study The Impact And Potential Economic Benefits Of Bail Reforms On Black Rhode Islanders And The State (creates An Eleven (11) Member Commission To Study The Impact And Potential Economic Benefits Of Bail Reforms On Black Rhode Islanders And The State, And Would Report Back By February 5, 2024, And Expire On April 5, 2024.)

RI S3146

SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS (This resolution would create an eight (8) member special legislative study commission whose purpose it would be to study renewable energy programs, and who would report back to the Senate by February 14, 2025, and would expire on June 30, 2025.)

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