This bill amends the Kansas minimum wage laws by increasing the minimum wage for employees and updating definitions related to labor and employment. Specifically, it revises K.S.A. 44-1202 to clarify terms such as "employer," "employee," and "wage." The bill also amends K.S.A. 44-1203 to establish a new minimum wage structure, which will increase to $15 per hour starting January 1, 2026, and will subsequently adjust annually based on the cost of living as measured by the consumer price index.

Additionally, the bill removes previous minimum wage rates, including the $2.65 per hour rate prior to January 1, 2010, and the $7.25 per hour rate applicable until January 1, 2026. It also modifies the provisions regarding tips and gratuities, allowing employers to count these towards the minimum wage under certain conditions. The bill repeals the existing sections of K.S.A. 44-1202 and 44-1203, effectively replacing them with the new language and structure outlined in the act.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 44-1202, 44-1203
As introduced: 44-1202, 44-1203