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Historic minimum wage measure passes California Assembly
Source: Los Angeles Times
Historic minimum wage measure passes California Assembly
By Liam Dillon
MARCH 31, 2016, 11:45 AM | REPORTING FROM SACRAMENTO
California’s minimum wage increase to $15 an hour over the next six years passed its most critical legislative test Thursday morning, with the state Assembly approving the deal, sending it on a path to reach Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk by the end of the day.
The plan passed 48 to 26, receiving broad support from Democratic lawmakers who called the compromise effort an important step forward for California. No Republicans voted in favor of the increase. Opponents complained it was rushed and did not include a wide group at the negotiating table.
Just two Assembly Democrats voted against the deal: Tom Daly of Anaheim and Adam Gray of Merced. During what at times was an emotional debate, opponents advocated for a regional approach out of concern for small businesses.
The measure now moves immediately to the state Senate, where it’s expected to pass easily later Thursday.
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By Liam Dillon
MARCH 31, 2016, 11:45 AM | REPORTING FROM SACRAMENTO
California’s minimum wage increase to $15 an hour over the next six years passed its most critical legislative test Thursday morning, with the state Assembly approving the deal, sending it on a path to reach Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk by the end of the day.
The plan passed 48 to 26, receiving broad support from Democratic lawmakers who called the compromise effort an important step forward for California. No Republicans voted in favor of the increase. Opponents complained it was rushed and did not include a wide group at the negotiating table.
Just two Assembly Democrats voted against the deal: Tom Daly of Anaheim and Adam Gray of Merced. During what at times was an emotional debate, opponents advocated for a regional approach out of concern for small businesses.
The measure now moves immediately to the state Senate, where it’s expected to pass easily later Thursday.
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Read more: http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-sac-minimum-wage-vote-20160331-story.html