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ID H0397

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2018

Primary Sponsor

John McCrostie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the prohibition in Idaho Code Section 44-1502(4) that prevented political subdivisions from establishing minimum wages higher than the state minimum wage
  • Allows cities and counties to set their own minimum wage ordinances without state-level restrictions
  • Maintains the state minimum wage at $7.25 per hour, which conforms to the federal minimum wage
  • Preserves existing provisions for tipped employees (minimum $3.35 direct wages) and young workers under 20 years old ($4.25 for first 90 days)
  • Makes a technical correction to the statute language

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to remove language prohibiting a political subdivision from enacting a minimum wage that is higher than the state minimum wage.

MINIMUM WAGE

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Ways & Means

1/25/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/25/2018

Full Bill Text

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