Bill Status of SB0165  93rd General Assembly

Short Description:  MINIMUM WAGE $6.50

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford - Donne E. Trotter - Martin A. Sandoval

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
820 ILCS 105/4from Ch. 48, par. 1004


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Increases the minimum wage for workers 18 years and older to $6.50 per hour on January 1, 2004. Provides that, beginning in 2005, the minimum wage shall be annually adjusted by the Department of Labor. Provides that the adjustment shall be calculated each September 30, using the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers, and shall take effect on January 1 of the following year. Provides that the Director of Labor shall by rule establish the minimum wage for employees under the age of 18 years.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/4/2003SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  2/4/2003SenateFirst Reading
  2/4/2003SenateReferred to Rules
  2/7/2003SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter
  2/19/2003SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval
  2/19/2003SenateAssigned to Labor & Commerce
  3/14/2003SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
  1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die