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HB 68: MINIMUM WAGE – Amends existing law to remove language prohibiting a political subdivision from enacting a minimum wage that is higher than the state minimum wage.
Amends Idaho Code Section 44-1502 to remove the prohibition on political subdivisions enacting minimum wages higher than the state minimum wage of $7.25/hour, which tracks the federal rate. Includes provisions for tipped employees and youth wages. Declares an emergency with effective date of July 1, 2025.
Status
Reported Printed (January 29, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 28, 2025
Sponsors
- LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO
- Sixty-eighth Legislature First Regular Session - 2025
- Legislative Co-sponsors
- RS32053
- H 68
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- January 28, 2025 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- January 29, 2025 — House: Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk
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