MS HB854

Authorizes a statewide special election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2019 to determine whether Mississippi will establish a state minimum wage.

If voters approve, establishes minimum wage at $7.25 per hour starting January 1, 2020, increasing to $8.25 per hour on January 1, 2021, with annual adjustments thereafter based on the U.S. inflation rate.

Establishes separate minimum wage for tipped employees at $5.00 per hour (January 1, 2020), increasing to $6.00 (January 1, 2021) and $7.00 (January 1, 2022), with annual inflation adjustments thereafter.

Requires the Secretary of State to provide and distribute ballots to all county election commissioners; the state pays for ballot costs while counties bear all other election administration costs.

Requires individuals and political committees making contributions or expenditures exceeding $200 in support or opposition to the measure to file campaign finance reports disclosing those contributions and expenditures.