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OH SB277

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Cecil Thomas

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Origin

Senate

132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a graduated minimum wage schedule increasing from $12/hour (2019) to $15/hour (beginning January 1, 2025), with 50-cent increments in odd years
  • Beginning January 1, 2025, the director of commerce shall adjust the minimum wage annually on September 30 based on Section 34a of Article II of the Ohio Constitution
  • Allows employers to pay tipped employees at a rate not less than half the minimum wage if tips combined with wages equal or exceed the required minimum wage
  • Prohibits political subdivisions from establishing minimum wage rates different from the state minimum wage requirement
  • Repeals section 4111.07 and amends sections 4111.02, 4111.09, and 4111.14 of the Revised Code to implement minimum wage requirements, employee record-keeping, employer disclosure obligations, and enforcement mechanisms including complaint procedures and civil remedies

Legislative Description

Increase state minimum wage

Commerce

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Local Government, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs

4/11/2018

Committee Referrals

Local Government Public Safety and Veterans Affairs4/11/2018

Full Bill Text

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