RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Summary
Amends the minimum monthly guaranteed compensation an individual must earn to be exempt from certain wage and hour requirements. Requires the minimum wage to increase to $18.00 per hour beginning 1/1/2027, instead of 1/1/2028. Increases the minimum wage on 1/1/2028, 1/1/2029, and 1/1/2030. Prohibits tipped employees from being paid less than the minimum wage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Feb 2, 2026
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Total actions
3
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0
Committee
1
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to LBT, WAM.
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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