For Immediate Release
February 25, 2020
Contact: Katherine Levasseur
(802) 828-2245
VERMONT HOUSE OVERRIDES GOVERNOR’S VETO OF MINIMUM WAGE BILL
MONTPELIER, VT - In a historic vote, the Vermont House today overrode the Governor’s veto of S.23, an act relating to the increase of minimum wage, 100-49.
The bill raises the minimum wage to $11.75 in 2021 and $12.55 in 2022 and then ties increases to inflation in future years.
“Today's vote reaffirms the legislature’s commitment to Vermont’s working families,” said House Speaker, Mitzi Johnson (D-South Hero). “A wage increase will be instrumental in improving the lives of Vermonters. Gradual increases in the minimum wage help ensure Vermonters have the economic resources to support themselves, which puts more money into Vermont’s small businesses and helps our communities thrive. While it has been a long road for S.23, our work is not done. This, and other bills that improve the economic well-being of working families are our top priorities this legislative session.”
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