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2014 House Bill 3814: Place non-binding minimum wage referendum on ballot
Public Act 980657 of 2014
Introduced by Rep. Michael J. Madigan D- on January 3, 2014
This bill requires the State Board of Elections to pose a statewide advisory question to gauge the public opinion of voters on the state's minimum wage law at the Nov. 4, 2014 general election. The question will appear in the following form: "Shall the minimum wage in Illinois for adults over the age of 18 be raised to $10 per hour by Jan. 1, 2015?" The current rate for the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.. Official Text and Analysis.
To place on the Nov. 4, 2014 general election ballot a non-binding question polling voters on the state's minimum wage law. The question will appear in the following form: "Shall the minimum wage in Illinois for adults over the age of 18 be raised to $10 per hour by Jan. 1, 2015?" The federally mandated minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Note: even if a majority approves, the measure will have no legal effect. .
Received in the Senate on May 21, 2014
Signed by Gov. Pat Quinn on June 23, 2014
This bill requires the State Board of Elections to pose a statewide advisory question to gauge the public opinion of voters on the state's minimum wage law at the Nov. 4, 2014 general election. The question will appear in the following form: "Shall the minimum wage in Illinois for adults over the age of 18 be raised to $10 per hour by Jan. 1, 2015?" The current rate for the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour..