D.C. Law 25-233. Labor and Safety Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2024.

AN ACT

To amend, on a temporary basis, the Minimum Wage Act Revision Act of 1992 to postpone the date on which the first increase to the tipped minimum wage takes effect from January 1, 2023, to May 1, 2023.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this act may be cited as the "Labor and Safety Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2024".

Sec. 2. Section 4(f)(3) of the Minimum Wage Act Revision Act of 1992, effective March 25, 1993 (D.C. Law 9-248; D.C. Official Code § 32-1003(f)(3)), is amended by striking the date "January 1, 2023" and inserting the date "May 1, 2023" in its place.

Sec. 3. Applicability.

This act shall apply as of the expiration date of the Tipped Wage Increase Implementation Clarification Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2023, effective February 6, 2024 (D.C. Law 25-120; 71 DCR 1668).

Sec. 4. Fiscal impact statement.

The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Budget Director as the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat. 2038; D.C. Official Code § 1-301.47a).

Sec. 5. Effective date.

(a) This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto) and a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 813; D.C. Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1).

(b) This act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.

Law Information

Cites

  • D.C. Law 25-233 (PDF)
  • D.C. Act 25-588 (PDF)
  • 71 DCR 12968

Effective

Dec. 12, 2024

Legislative History (LIMS)

Law 25-233, the “Labor and Safety Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2024,” was introduced in the Council and assigned Bill No. 25-911 which was retained by the Council. The bill was adopted on first and second readings on July 9, 2024, and Sept. 17, 2024, respectively. After mayoral review, it was assigned Act No. 25-588 on Oct. 23, 2024, and transmitted to Congress for its review. D.C. Law 25-233 became effective Dec. 12, 2024.