North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 1 I · 1 R cosponsors

HB 474 — Up Minimum Wage/Set Rates/COLA.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed Senate
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This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

47 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of House Bill 474 includes a new clarification that the Commissioner has the authority to establish subminimum wage rates to help individuals whose employment opportunities may be limited due to various factors, such as age or disabilities. This change emphasizes the intention to support economically disadvantaged and unemployed individuals by allowing for slightly lower wage rates in specific circumstances. This matters because it aims to create more job opportunities for those who might otherwise struggle to find work, ultimately promoting inclusivity in the labor market.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 474 Short Title:
474 Mar 23, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40275-LR-94 (03/21) Short Title:
Representative Cunningham.
Representatives Cunningham, Earle, and W.
Richardson (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE, TO SET WAGE RATES BASED UPON THE SIZE OF THE EMPLOYER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENTS TO REFLECT INCREASES IN THE COST OF LIVING.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House March 27, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE, TO SET WAGE RATES BASED UPON THE SIZE OF THE EMPLOYER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENTS TO REFLECT INCREASES IN THE COST OF LIVING.
(b) In order to prevent curtailment of opportunities for employment, the wage rate for full-time students, learners, apprentices, and messengers, as defined under the Fair Labor Standards Act, shall be ninety percent (90%) of the rate in effect under subsection (a) above, rounded to the lowest nickel.
(b) In order to prevent curtailment of opportunities for employment, the wage rate for full-time students, learners, apprentices, and messengers, as defined under the Fair Labor *H474-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 Standards Act, shall be ninety percent (90%) of the rate in effect under subsection (a) above, rounded to the lowest nickel.
*DRH40275-LR-94* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (c) The Commissioner, in order to prevent curtailment of opportunities for employment, may, by regulation, establish a wage rate less than the wage rate in effect under section (a) which may apply to persons whose earning or productive capacity is impaired by age or physical or mental deficiency or injury, as such persons are defined under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
(c) The Commissioner, in order to prevent curtailment of opportunities for employment, may, by regulation, establish a wage rate less than the wage rate in effect under section (a) which may apply to persons whose earning or productive capacity is impaired by age or physical or mental deficiency or injury, as such persons are defined under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Page 2 DRH40275-LR-94 [v.5] (03/17)
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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Co-sponsors (18)

Not signed on (159)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 474?
HB 474 is sponsored by Terry, Meyer, Lucas, Lehman, Insko, Holley, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Gill, Fisher, Earle, Carla D. Cunningham (U), Deb Butler (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), B. Richardson, G. Graham, W. Richardson, John R. Bell, IV (Republican), Becky Carney (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), and Cecil Brockman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 474?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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