The Vermont Senate has approved a bill to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2024.

After attempts to add amendments to the bill failed Friday morning, the Senate approved Senate Bill 40 on a voice vote.

During a second reading on Thursday, lawmakers voted 20-10 to approve the bill. They rejected an amendment that would have limited the wage increase to Chittenden County.

The measure is expected to be scaled back in the House and faces a possible veto by Gov. Phil Scott.