SB 2018-302: Living Wage Act (Debating)

[Sestak]

Hostile obviously.

[Sestak]

Nay.

[Sestak]

I think the best approach is a combination of what Haslam and Pericles said. A phase in period, combined with some kind of cost of living basis for the wage in different areas of the country.

Clearly thats the best method but is unlikely with this Senate.

You know, you could introduce an amendment to implement that.

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[Sestak]

The amended version would put us exactly in line with the 2013 act, as 12.50 in 2014 is 13.25 now.

[Sestak]

I like how the Federalists are complaining about changes to the minimum wage being too quick when they literally cut it by (more than) half in one swoop a couple of years ago.

[Sestak]

Object to both for the sake of getting votes on both.

[Sestak]

Um, there's a vote open. I'm suspending the rules and extending this another 72 hours from now.

[Sestak]

Aye.

[Sestak]

Amendment passes 3-3.

Aye: Zaybay, Pericles, Sestak
Nay: Lechasseur, Lok, NC Yankee

Vice President Votes: Aye

[Sestak]

Thank you very much. I think there's been enough debate on this issue, I motion for a final vote on this bill.

24 hours to object.

[Sestak]

$1 an hour a year seems too fast tbh. Requesting a senator sponsor an amendment to make it $.50 a year?

Right, ok. Objecting to a final vote.

[Sestak]

I introduce the following as an amendment to replace the current text:

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[Sestak]

12.50 adjusted to inflation to 2023 or 2025 would probably hit 14.00, so this really isn’t that different from your amendment.

[Sestak]

Yeah, the above is now the text, 24 hours to object.

[Sestak]

Final vote is now open. Senators, please vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

[Sestak]

Aye.

[Sestak]

Passes 3-2, 1 NV

Aye: Zaybay, Pericles, Sestak
Nay: Lechasseur, NC Yankee

Not Voting: Lok

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