This bill amends Section 44-1502 of the Idaho Code regarding minimum wage laws. The key change is the removal of the prohibition that prevented political subdivisions from enacting a minimum wage higher than the state minimum wage. This allows local governments to set their own minimum wage rates, potentially leading to higher wages in certain areas. Additionally, the bill makes technical corrections to the existing language regarding tipped employees and their wages.

The bill also maintains the current minimum wage of $7.25 per hour and outlines provisions for tipped employees, ensuring that their direct wages, combined with tips, meet or exceed the minimum wage. It specifies that any tips shared under a pooling arrangement will not count towards the employee's direct tips for wage calculations. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, due to an emergency declaration.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 44-1502