Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0142

Introduced
2/1/23  

Caption

Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Review Rhode Island's Minimum Wage (creates An Eleven (11) Member Special Legislative Study Commission Whose Purpose It Would Be To Study Rhode Island's Minimum Wage, And Who Reports Back To The Senate No Later Than May 4, 2024, And Whose Life Expires On January 4, 2025.)

Impact

The primary objective of this commission is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Rhode Island's minimum wage, taking into account the practices and regulations of neighboring states. By examining these comparisons, the commission aims to generate recommendations that can benefit all Rhode Islanders, potentially influencing future legislation concerning wage laws. The findings are expected to be reported back to the Senate by May 4, 2024, which can lead to significant changes in employment wage standards across the state.

Summary

S0142 is a Senate Resolution that proposes the formation of a special legislative commission tasked with studying and reviewing the minimum wage policies in Rhode Island. The commission will consist of eleven members, including legislators, representatives from various associations related to business and labor, a member of the public, and an economics professor from the University of Rhode Island. This initiative underscores the state's efforts to evaluate and potentially reform its minimum wage structure to align with neighboring states and current economic conditions.

Contention

The establishment of this commission may raise discussions among stakeholders regarding the appropriate level of the minimum wage, especially amid varying opinions on economic impacts. Proponents argue that a thorough review will aid in establishing fair wages that enhance living standards, while critics may express concern about the possible implications for small businesses and employment rates. The resolution is a step toward engaging multiple perspectives, including labor interests and economic analysis, in shaping Rhode Island's approach to minimum wage legislation.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

RI S0216

SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW RHODE ISLAND'S MINIMUM WAGE (This resolution would extend the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to study Rhode Island’s minimum wage from May 4, 2025, to May 4, 2026, and said commission would expire on January 4, 2027.)

RI S2993

SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE IMPACT AND POTENTIAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF BAIL REFORMS ON BLACK RHODE ISLANDERS AND THE STATE (Creates an 11 member commission to analyze the impact and potential economic benefits of bail reforms on Black Rhode Islanders, and would report back by February 5, 2027, and expire on April 5, 2027.)

RI H7532

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SLUDGE MANAGEMENT IN RHODE ISLAND (That a special joint legislative commission be created consisting of 20 members and report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than January 5, 2027, and said commission expires on March 5, 2027.)

RI S0831

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SAFEGUARD RHODE ISLAND AGAINST THE USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (Creates an 11-member commission to study and provide recommendations to safeguard Rhode Island against use of nuclear weapons, and who would report back no later than August 6, 2026, and whose life would expire on November 6, 2026.)

RI S2417

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SAFEGUARD RHODE ISLAND AGAINST THE USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (Creates an 11 member commission to study and provide recommendations to safeguard Rhode Island against use of nuclear weapons, and who would report back no later than August 6, 2027, and whose life would expire on November 6, 2027.)

RI S3009

SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SHARED SERVICES AND THE POTENTIAL FOR REGIONALIZATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND (Creates a 9 member commission to study shared services and the potential for regionalization of school districts, and who would report back to the Senate by April 15, 2027, and whose life would expire once its report is issued.)

RI S0518

CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE IMPACT AND POTENTIAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF BAIL REFORMS ON BLACK RHODE ISLANDERS AND THE STATE

RI H8042

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RHODE ISLAND CONDOMINIUM ACT (Creates a special legislative commission to study the Rhode Island condominium act.)

RI H8131

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S METHOD OF FUNDING CHARTER SCHOOLS (Creates a 13-member joint commission to study Rhode Island’s method of funding charter schools, and would report back to the Governor and the General Assembly by April 1, 2027, and would expire on July 1, 2027.)

RI H8349

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AMENDING RHODE ISLAND GENERAL LAW § 44-3-3 (Creates a 7-member commission to study and provide recommendations for amending RI General Law §44-3-3, and who would report back to the General Assembly by January 5, 2027, and would expire on March 5, 2027.)

Similar Bills

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