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WA SB5339
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phil Fortunato
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AI Summary
- Sets Washington's state minimum wage at $16.66 per hour, replacing the current inflation-based annual adjustment system
- Links future minimum wage increases exclusively to federal minimum wage changes under the Fair Labor Standards Act, with adjustments calculated each December 30th
- Freezes local jurisdiction minimum wages at their current rates if already above $16.66 per hour, prohibiting further local increases until the state rate exceeds them
- Removes local governments' authority to set minimum wages higher than the state rate going forward, while preserving their ability to enact other worker-friendly policies like paid sick leave
- Titled the "job loss prevention act," citing concerns about inflation, reduced worker hours, and impacts on small businesses and entry-level employment
Legislative Description
Linking increases in the minimum wage to the federal minimum wage.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor & Commerce1/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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