An Act To Create A Livable Wage By Increasing The Minimum Hourly Wage

This bill raises the state minimum hourly wage in Maine to $15 per hour by January 1, 2024. The increase happens in steps, starting at $9.00 per hour in 2017 and rising by $1.00 each year until reaching the $15.00 target. After 2024, the wage will automatically adjust annually based on changes in the Consumer Price Index to account for inflation. The law also ensures that if the federal minimum wage goes up more than this state plan, Maine's rate will match the higher federal amount.