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Bill Title: As introduced, prohibits the commissioner of finance and administration from disbursing moneys from the state treasury to private entities that do not pay their employees a living wage; prohibits state governmental entities from disbursing state funds to private entities that do not pay their employees a living wage; requires state contracts to include language requiring such entities to pay their employees a living wage; defines "living wage" as at least $12.50 per hour worked. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 50 and Title 67.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)

Status: (Failed) 2020-03-10 - Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State Committee [HB1844 Detail]

Download: Tennessee-2019-HB1844-Draft.pdf

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