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HB 485: MINIMUM WAGES – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho minimum wage.

Amends Idaho Code §44-1502 to increase minimum wage from $7.25 to $12/hour (July 2025), $15/hour (July 2026), $17/hour (July 2027), with annual CPI adjustments from 2028. Tipped wage rises from $3.35 to $6/$7/$8 correspondingly. Prohibits local governments from setting higher wages. Emergency clause effective July 1, 2025.

Status

Reported Printed (April 3, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced April 3, 2025

Sponsors

  • ACHILLES

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • April 3, 2025 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
  • April 3, 2025 — House: Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk

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