EMPLOYMENT: Constitutional amendment to establish a state livable wage. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (1/1/27) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

SB 230 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a state livable wage in Louisiana, requiring most employers to pay $10.25 per hour starting January 1, 2027, with annual inflation adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. It directly affects most private employers, excluding small businesses with under $300,000 in annual gross receipts (adjusted yearly), workers under 16, family-owned businesses, and tipped workers whose combined tips and wages meet the full rate. The bill mandates automatic annual wage increases tied to inflation and allows limited exemptions for disabled workers through special licenses. The amendment must be approved by voters in the November 2026 election to take effect. (Bill: SB 230, "Constitutional amendment to establish a state livable wage")