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ID H0068

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ilana Rubel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the current prohibition preventing Idaho political subdivisions (cities, counties) from establishing minimum wages higher than the state minimum wage of $7.25 per hour
  • Amends Section 44-1502, Idaho Code, which currently requires local minimum wages to match state/federal levels
  • Declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2025
  • Retains existing provisions for tipped employees ($3.35/hour direct wage minimum) and youth workers under 20 ($4.25/hour for first 90 days)

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; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk

1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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