· TN legislature · 114

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.

Sponsor

Justin Pearson (D-TN)

Introduced

2026-02-03

Policy area

Labor and Employment

Latest action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of Commerce Committee