Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho minimum wage.
MINIMUM WAGES -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho minimum wage.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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Idaho’s minimum wage has been unchanged since 2009. This legislation will increase the minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $12.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2025; $15.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2026; and $17.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2027. The tipped minimum wage will increase from $3.35 per hour to $6.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2025; $7.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2026; and $8.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2027. Beginning July 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, the minimum wage and tipped minimum wage shall be adjusted by the change in the cost of living based on the CPI-U.
FISCAL NOTE
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This change in the minimum wage will increase state tax revenues and decrease usage of social safety net programs, thereby generating a net General Fund increase. Minimum wage increases also support working families, reduce economic inequality, boost local economies and encourage small business growth.
LATEST ACTION
Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2025
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Apr 3, 2025
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