North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 19 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 705 — Set $15 Minimum Wage for First Responders.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recently revised version of House Bill 705 now lists multiple sponsors instead of just one, signaling broader support for the bill aimed at establishing a minimum wage for all first responders in North Carolina. This change is significant because having more sponsors could indicate a greater chance of the bill being passed. By ensuring that first responders receive a minimum wage, the bill aims to better compensate those who play a critical role in public safety.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 705 Short Title:
705 Apr 27, 2021 SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10324-LRa-129 Short Title:
Representative Everitt.
Representatives Everitt, Turner, Cooper-Suggs, and Gailliard (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
ANACTSETTINGTHE MINIMUMWAGEOF ALL FIRSTRESPONDERS INTHIS STATE AT FIFTEEN DOLLARS PER HOUR AND ESTABLISHING THE FIRST RESPONDERS FUND TO OFFSET TEMPORARILY INCREASED PAYROLL COSTS INCURRED BY EMPLOYERS OF FIRST RESPONDERS.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 28, 2021 ANACT SETTINGTHE MINIMUMWAGEOF ALLFIRSTRESPONDERS INTHIS STATE AT FIFTEEN DOLLARS PER HOUR AND ESTABLISHING THE FIRST RESPONDERS FUND TO OFFSET TEMPORARILY INCREASED PAYROLL COSTS INCURRED BY EMPLOYERS OF FIRST RESPONDERS.
*DRH10324-LRa-129*
*H705-v-1*
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Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill establishes a minimum wage of $15 per hour for first responders, overriding the general minimum wage provisions for those employees.

  • G.S. 95-25.3

    (a1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section to the contrary, every employer of employees who are first responders shall pay to each first responder who in any workweek performs any work wages of at least fifteen dollars ($15.00) per hour or the minimum wage set forth in paragraph 1 of section 6(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. § 206(a)(1), as that wage may change from time to time, whichever is higher. The term 'first responder,' as used in this subsection, means a law enforcement officer, a firefighter, or an emergency medical technician or paramedic. The term does not include a volunteer firefighter.

    This adds a new subsection that mandates a higher minimum wage specifically for first responders, thereby creating a separate minimum wage standard for them.

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 · 34 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (34)

Not signed on (142)

142 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 705?
HB 705 is sponsored by R. Smith, K. Smith, Adcock, Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Everitt, Brian Turner (Democratic), Cooper-Suggs, Gailliard, James Roberson (Democratic), Amber M. Baker (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Farkas, Fisher, Gill, Harris, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Hunt, Hurtado, Insko, Brandon Lofton (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Lucas, Nasif Majeed (U), Meyer, Marcia Morey (Democratic), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Richardson, Terry, Julie von Haefen (Democratic), Joe John (Democratic), Cecil Brockman (Democratic), and Eric Ager (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 705?
This bill died with 2021-2022 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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