Representative Robert Ross (r) [2018 file photo].
A bill, introduced last week by Representative Robert Ross (r):
HB 858
Modifies provisions relating to the state minimum wage rate
Sponsor: Ross, Robert (142)
Proposed Effective Date: 8/28/2019
LR Number: 1780H.01I
Last Action: 02/11/2019 – Read Second Time (H)
Bill String: HB 858
Next House Hearing: Hearing not scheduled
Calendar: Bill currently not on a House calendar
The bill summary:
HB 858 — STATE MINIMUM WAGE RATE [pdf]
SPONSOR: RossThis bill repeals the incremental increase to the state minimum wage.
Really?
Last November, the results on the initiative to raise the minimum wage in Missouri:
State of Missouri – General Election, November 06, 2018
Official Results
As announced by the Board of State Canvassers on November 30, 2018Proposition B
3256 of 3256 Precincts ReportedYES 1,499,002 62.338%
NO 905,647 37.662%
Total Votes: 2,404,649
The right wingnut majority in the General Assembly will pass HB 858 because they believe they can get away with it.
“@&%$ Missouri voters” is it.
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