AR HJR1007

Removes General Assembly authority to establish or amend minimum wages and grants sole authority to a newly created Citizens Commission on the Minimum Wage to implement wage increases.

Creates a 7-member commission appointed by the Governor (2), President Pro Tempore of Senate (2), Speaker of House (2), and Chief Justice of Supreme Court (1), with 4-year terms limited to 2 consecutive terms.

Commission must conduct biennial reviews of the minimum wage and may increase it as deemed necessary, but cannot propose reductions; requires 45-day public comment period and filing with Secretary of State before increases take effect.

Requires commission to consider overall state economic conditions when deciding on increases; members must be Arkansas residents for 2+ years, qualified electors, at least 25 years old, and cannot hold civil office or be registered lobbyists.

Becomes effective January 1, 2023, with initial commission members appointed within 30 days; commission must complete first review within 90 days; current minimum wage continues until commission increases it.