Tennessee · 114
HB 2455
Economic and Community Development - As introduced, creates a condition of eligibility for certain economic development incentives that employers certify that they pay employees working on the development project for which the incentive was granted at least $21.99 an hour beginning July 1, 2026, with annual adjustments thereafter by the commissioner of economic and community development based on the MIT living wage calculator; allows for recovering from employers found to be in violation of such wage requirements the incentives already provided. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 50.
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Tennessee HB 2455 proposes a condition for certain economic development incentives requiring employers to certify that employees on the project are paid at least $21.99 per hour starting July 1, 2026, with annual adjustments based on the MIT living wage calculator. The bill also allows for the recovery of incentives from employers found in violation of these wage requirements and amends TCA Title 4 and Title 50.
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Sponsors
- Justin Pearson Democratic lead