AZ SB1757

Establishes minimum wage requirements for essential workers in Arizona at $15 per hour effective immediately through May 31, 2022, increasing to $17.50 per hour from June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023, and $20 per hour thereafter.

Requires employers to pay essential workers time-and-a-half for all hours worked over 40 hours per week, with exemption for employees in bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacities.

Defines "essential worker" as any worker designated as essential under Arizona state law, executive order, or federal guidance including the Department of Homeland Security's March 28, 2020 advisory memorandum on essential critical infrastructure workers.

Requires employers to pay the higher rate if prevailing wage requirements for government contractors in the same class or functional area exceed the prescribed minimum wage.

Requires passage by at least three-fourths vote of both houses of the legislature to become effective per Arizona Constitution Article IV, Part 1, Section 1.