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Track Louisiana’s Minimum Wage Bill
My Turn to Speak is tracking the current Louisiana minimum wage legislation and organizing public action in support of a true living wage.
Bill Number:
SB230
Current Status:
Pending in Senate Labor & Industrial Relations Committee
Last Updated:
March 13, 2026.
Bill Topic:
Louisiana Minimum Wage / Livable Wage Proposal
Next Step:
Awaiting committee hearing and vote.
Official Source:
Where We Are in the Process
The legislative journey for a minimum wage bill involves several critical steps. This roadmap provides a clear view of our progress toward a true living wage for all Louisianans.
Filed / Prefiled
Louisiana Minimum Wage Proposal – SB230
Public Vote Required: November 3, 2026 statewide ballot
Proposed Wage: $10.25 per hour with annual inflation adjustments
Effective Date (If Approved): January 1, 2027
Current Status: Pending in Senate Labor & Industrial Relations Committee
Next Step: Committee hearing and vote
Referred to Committee
Senate Committee Hearing
Senate Committee Vote
Full Senate Vote
House Committee
Full House Vote
Ballot Decision
Effective Date
Bill is introduced in the Louisiana Senate.
Bill is assigned to Senate Labor & Industrial Relations Committee.
Committee discusses and hears testimony on the bill.
Committee votes to advance or stop the bill.
Entire Senate votes on the bill.
Bill moves to a House committee for review.
Entire House votes on the bill.
If required, voters may be asked to approve it.
Public Vote Date: November 3, 2026.
If passed, the law takes effect on this date. January 1, 2027.
* Note: This page is updated in real-time as the bill moves through the Louisiana State Legislature.
Why This Matters for Louisiana
The federal minimum wage has remained stagnant at $7.25 since 2009, failing to keep pace with the rapidly rising cost of living in Louisiana. This legislation is about more than just numbers; it is about the dignity of work and the stability of our communities.
- Economic Stability: Wages that reflect real costs affect families, workers, and local businesses alike.
- Consumer Spending: Low wages significantly reduce consumer spending power in our local economy.
- Stronger Communities: Fair wages are a prerequisite for robust public safety and community health.
- Business Support: Local spending directly supports our local small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Why We Support a $25/Hour Minimum Wage Indexed to Inflation
A true living wage of $25 per hour, indexed to inflation, reflects today’s real cost of living. In Louisiana, the outdated minimum wage forces families into impossible choices between basic necessities. Stronger wages help people meet their fundamental needs for housing, food, and stability.
Economic data shows that stronger wages increase local spending. When workers earn more, they reinvest that money back into their own communities, supporting local small businesses and creating a more robust, sustainable economic cycle for our state.
Policy should evolve with better knowledge and current economic reality. Wages must keep pace with inflation over time to prevent the erosion of purchasing power. We champion a $25 per hour minimum wage goal that allows every Louisianian to participate fairly in the economy.
Take Action Now
Find, Call, and Email Your Legislators
Use the official Louisiana Legislature lookup tool to find your State Senator and State Representative by address. Then use the quick-action buttons below to call or email them and ask them to support a $25 per hour minimum wage in Louisiana indexed to inflation.
This is the official Louisiana Legislature address lookup tool.
Step 1
Click "Find My Legislators"
Step 2
Enter your address and identify your State Senator and State Representative
Step 3
Use the call script or email template below to contact them
Call Your Legislators
After using the official lookup tool, call your State Senator and State Representative. Be respectful, clear, and direct.
Use the Find My Legislator tool above to locate your legislator’s phone number.
"Hello, my name is [NAME], and I live in [CITY / DISTRICT]. I am calling to ask [LEGISLATOR NAME] to support a $25 per hour minimum wage indexed to inflation in Louisiana. A wage of $7.25, or even only around $10, does not reflect the real cost of living today. I’m calling to ask the Senator or Representative to support legislation establishing a $25 per hour minimum wage indexed to inflation, so wages keep up with the cost of living. Louisiana needs a serious conversation about a living wage that supports workers, families, businesses, and local economic stability. Thank you."
Email Your Legislators
After using the official lookup tool, email your State Senator and State Representative using the sample message below.
Use the Find My Legislator tool above to locate your legislator’s email address.
Subject: Please Support a $25 Per Hour Minimum Wage Indexed to Inflation in Louisiana
Body:
Hello [LEGISLATOR NAME],
My name is [NAME], and I live in [CITY / DISTRICT].
I am writing to ask you to support legislation that establishes a $25 per hour minimum wage in Louisiana indexed to inflation, so the wage automatically adjusts as the cost of living increases. The current wage of $7.25, and even around $10, does not reflect the real cost of housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and daily living.
A stronger wage is not only good for workers. It is also good for local businesses and the economy, because people need enough income to spend money in their own communities.
Please support policies that move Louisiana toward a true living wage of $25 per hour indexed to inflation to ensure wages keep pace with the cost of living over time.
Thank you for your time and service.
Sincerely,
[NAME]
[CITY]
[EMAIL OR PHONE IF DESIRED]
Key Committee to Watch
The current bill is tied to the Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee, so this committee is especially important in the process.
Senate Labor & Industrial Relations Committee
Official Page: https://senate.la.gov/s_committee/Labor.asp
We encourage you to contact committee members respectfully to share your perspective on a $25 per hour minimum wage indexed to inflation.