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House OKs bill barring local minimum-wage floors after amendment fails
Summary
The Utah House approved Senate Bill 138 on Feb. 22, 2001, centralizing minimum-wage standards at the state level and rejecting an amendment to exempt small contracts; supporters said the bill prevents a patchwork of local wage rules, while opponents warned of lost local control and effects on low-wage workers.
The Utah House voted to pass Senate Bill 138 on Feb. 22, 2001, sending the measure back to the Senate after a 47–25 recorded vote. The bill prevents local political subdivisions from establishing contract wage floors that differ from the state standard, a step supporters said is necessary to avoid inconsistent local wage mandates.
Sponsor Representative Bryson told colleagues the measure is “a very, very simple bill” intended to prevent a…
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