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AK HB29

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2009

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Olson

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Origin

House of Representatives

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes Alaska's minimum wage at $7.15 per hour or 50 cents more than the federal minimum wage, whichever is higher, when the federal rate exceeds $7.15
  • Prohibits employers from counting tips or gratuities toward minimum wage requirements
  • Eliminates the federal tip credit under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 for Alaska employees
  • Applies to all compensation measured by time, piece, commission, or other methods
  • Takes effect January 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Alaska Minimum Wage

Employment

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE

3/12/2009

Committee Referrals

Finance3/12/2009
Labor & Commerce1/20/2009

Full Bill Text

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