Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 273: Minimum Wage; certain provisions regarding the minimum wage law; revise
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 273 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Minimum Wage; certain provisions regarding the minimum wage law; revise. Primary sponsor: Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Doc Rhett (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage, so as to revise certain provisions regarding the minimum wage law; to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to provide for annual minimum wage increases to match the rising cost of living; to provide a credit toward the minimum wage for employers of tipped workers; to eliminate various eligibility exemptions from the minimum wage; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper