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ID H0813

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ilana Rubel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the prohibition preventing Idaho cities, counties, and other 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 rates through ordinance or other local action
  • Retains existing provisions for tipped employees, who must receive at least $3.35 per hour in direct wages from employers
  • Maintains the youth wage exception allowing employers to pay workers under 20 years old $4.25 per hour for their first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment
  • Declared an emergency measure with an effective date of July 1, 2026

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

3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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