House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes an increase in the minimum wage in Montana by amending Section 39-3-409 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). The bill raises the minimum hourly wage from $6.15 to $12.06, excluding the value of tips and special provisions for a training wage. Additionally, it establishes a mechanism for annual cost-of-living adjustments based on the consumer price index, ensuring that the minimum wage keeps pace with inflation.

The bill also removes the existing provision that set a minimum wage of $4 per hour for businesses with annual gross sales of $110,000 or less. This change aims to eliminate the lower wage threshold for certain businesses, thereby ensuring that all employees receive a fairer minimum wage. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 39-3-409
HB0484_1(1): 39-3-409
HB0484_1(2): 39-3-409
HB0484_1(3): 39-3-409
HB0484_1(4): 39-3-409
HB0484_1: 39-3-409