AB 15, as introduced, Holden. Living wage.
Existing law establishes a minimum wage for all industries and prescribes requirements relative to payment of prevailing wages on public works.
This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would provide for a living wage for work performed by parties who contract with the state.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
(a) The Legislature finds and declares the
2following:
3(1) Raising the pay of low-wage workers increases their morale
4and the productivity and quality of their work, lowers turnover
5and its accompanying costs, and reduces supervisory costs.
6(2) These savings and quality improvements will lead to
7improved economy and efficiency in state government
8procurement.
9(b) Accordingly, it is the intent of the Legislature to enact
10legislation that would increase efficiency and cost savings in the
P2 1work performed by parties who contract with the state
government
2by providing a living wage.
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