A.G. File No. 2002-001

California Workers’ Livable Wage Initiative, Amendment No. 1-NS

February 26, 2002

 


The measure increases the state minimum wage from the current $6.75 per hour to $10.29 per hour, effective January 1, 2003. In addition, the measure requires the Industrial Welfare Commission to adjust annually the minimum wage rate based on a consumer price index. The first adjustment would be effective January 1, 2005.