LD 1703 - Expands the Equal Pay Act to Include Race - Maine Key Vote
Ann Matlack voted Yea (Ought to Pass Vote) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- June 22, 2023
- Senate "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted
- June 12, 2023
- House "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted
- June 6, 2023
- Introduced
- April 18, 2023
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Stage Details
Title: Expands the Equal Pay Act to Include Race
Signed by Governor Janet Mills
Title: Expands the Equal Pay Act to Include Race
Title: Expands the Equal Pay Act to Include Race
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that expands the Equal Pay Act to include race.
Highlights:
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Prohibits an employer from paying an employee less than the same rate as other employees of the same rank, skill, effort, and responsibility on the basis of race (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 1).
Title: Expands the Equal Pay Act to Include Race