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ID H0458

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ilana Rubel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the prohibition that prevented political subdivisions from establishing minimum wages higher than the state minimum wage of $7.25 per hour
  • Allows local governments to set their own minimum wage ordinances above the state rate
  • Maintains existing provisions for tipped employees (minimum $3.35 per hour direct wages) and employees under 20 years old (minimum $4.25 per hour for first 90 days)
  • Declares an emergency and makes the law effective July 1, 2022

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

1/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/25/2022

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