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ID S1334

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes minimum wage of $8.50 per hour effective July 1, 2014 and $9.75 per hour effective July 1, 2015
  • Beginning September 30, 2016 and annually thereafter, the Department of Commerce shall adjust the minimum wage rate based on changes in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) for the prior fiscal year, with adjustments taking effect January 1
  • Sets tipped employee minimum wage at $3.80 per hour effective July 1, 2014 and $4.25 per hour effective July 1, 2015, with same annual CPI-W adjustment mechanism beginning September 30, 2016
  • Allows employers to pay employees under 18 years of age a reduced wage of $4.25 per hour (effective July 1, 2014) or $5.35 per hour (effective July 1, 2015) for the first 30 consecutive calendar days of employment
  • Prohibits employers from displacing existing employees to hire workers at the reduced youth wage rates

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions relating to minimum wages.

MINIMUM WAGE

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs

2/11/2014

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/11/2014
Judiciary and Rules2/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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