North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 2 R · 1 I cosponsors

HB 289 — Living Wage By 2022.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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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.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

50 added · 49 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to HB 289 clarify and simplify language regarding wage rates for certain groups. Specifically, the provision that addressed those receiving economic aid was removed, focusing more directly on individuals who have been unemployed for at least 15 weeks. This change matters because it streamlines the application of reduced wage rates, making it easier for employers to understand who qualifies for these exceptions while still aiming to support those facing barriers to employment.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 289* Short Title:
289 Mar 8, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH50026-LR-48B* (02/17) Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT INCREASING THE STATE'S MINIMUM WAGE IN PHASES UNTIL 2022 WHEN THE WAGE SHALL BE ADJUSTED AUTOMATICALLY EACH YEAR BY INCREASES IN THE COST OF LIVING.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House March 9, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT INCREASING THE STATE'S MINIMUM WAGE IN PHASES UNTIL 2022 WHEN THE WAGE SHALL BE ADJUSTED AUTOMATICALLY EACH YEAR BY INCREASES IN THE COST OF LIVING.
Beginning September 30, 2022, and on each September 30 thereafter, the Commissioner of Labor shall calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate using the Consumer Price Index (All 29 Urban Consumers, U.S.
Beginning September 30, 2022, and on each September 30 thereafter, the Commissioner of Labor shall calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate using the Consumer Price Index (All *H289-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 29 Urban Consumers, U.S.
City Average for All Items), CPI-U, or its successor *DRH50026-LR-48B* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 index, as calculated by the U.S.
City Average for All Items), CPI-U, or its successor index, as calculated by the U.S.
Page 2 DRH50026-LR-48B* [v.1] (02/17)
Page 2 House Bill 289*-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 155 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (155)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 289?
HB 289 is sponsored by Terry, Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Meyer, Lucas, Lehman, Insko, Hunter, Holley, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Hanes, Fisher, Farmer-Butterfield, Carla D. Cunningham (U), Deb Butler (Democratic), Black, Autry, W. Richardson, B. Richardson, G. Graham, Neal Jackson (Republican), John R. Bell, IV (Republican), Becky Carney (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), and Cecil Brockman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 289?
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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