Simon Urges Support of Minimum Wage Increase
Legislation Passes Senate Committee
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon issued the following statement in support of Senate Bill 68 sponsored by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood).
“Voters at the polls this month were loud and clear: they support raising the state’s minimum wage. Making sure that Illinois workers are earning a decent wage is in the best interest of all Illinoisans and will help us grow our state’s economy.
“I would like to thank Sen. Lightford for her commitment to fighting for Illinois’ workers and their families. I encourage the Senate to pass this important legislation quickly.â€
Senate Amendment 5 to Senate Bill 68 would raise the minimum wage in Illinois in increments. Under the amendment, the wage would increase to $10 per hour on July 1, 2015, $10.50 per hour on July 1, 2016 and $11 per hour on July 1, 2017.
