SB 1554 Summary

• Establishes minimum wage requirements for essential workers at $15/hour through May 31, 2023, increasing to $17.50/hour through May 31, 2024, and $20/hour thereafter.

• Requires overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular hourly wage for essential workers working over 40 hours per week, with exemptions for bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees.

• Mandates employers pay the higher rate if prevailing wage for government contractors in the same class or functional area exceeds the essential worker minimum wage.

• Defines "essential worker" as any worker designated as essential under Arizona state law, executive order, or federal guidance.

• Requires passage by three-fourths affirmative vote of both houses of the legislature to become effective under Arizona Constitution requirements.