2005 House Bill 4515

Prohibit employment for less than specified wage

Introduced in the House

March 17, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Andy Meisner (D-27)

To establish that an employer who discharges, threatens, or otherwise discriminates against an employee who files a complaint regarding wages less than the minimum allowable amount is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to 90 days in jail and a $100 fine. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4514 to 4519.

Referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training, and Safety

June 29, 2005

Motion by Rep. Andy Meisner (D-27)

To discharge the Committee on Employment Relations, Training, and Safety from further consideration of the bill. The vote sends the bill to the full House for consideration, where it can be taken up at any time (or not at all) at the discretion of the House leadership.

The motion passed 105 to 0 (details)