This bill proposes significant updates to the current statutes regarding minimum wage in Arizona. It would repeal existing sections 23-362 from both the 1997 laws and Proposition 202 from 2006, thereby eliminating outdated provisions. The new section 23-362 would establish a minimum wage of at least $18 per hour starting January 1, 2020, and would mandate annual increases based on the cost of living, with additional $1 increases scheduled for January 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027. The bill also clarifies definitions for terms such as "employer," "employee," and "tipped employee," and sets specific wage conditions for tipped employees, gradually phasing out the lower wage allowance over the next several years.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure compliance with federal law and states that it applies prospectively, meaning it will not affect rights or contracts established before its effective date. It also introduces severability clauses to maintain the validity of the remaining provisions if any part of the act is deemed invalid. The act is titled the "One Fair Wage Act" and requires a supermajority vote in the legislature for its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 23-362, 23-363