MS HB367

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

Sets proposed minimum wage at $7.25 per hour effective January 1, 2020, increasing to $8.25 per hour on January 1, 2021 and remaining at $8.25 per hour on January 1, 2022, 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), $6.00 per hour (January 1, 2021), and $7.00 per hour (January 1, 2022), with annual inflation adjustments thereafter.

Requires the Secretary of State to provide ballots to county election commissioners and determines that the state will bear ballot printing costs while counties cover all other election administration costs.

Requires individuals and political committees making contributions or expenditures exceeding $200 in support or opposition to the minimum wage proposition to file campaign finance disclosure reports.