House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes an increase in the minimum wage in Montana, 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 removes the existing provision that set a minimum wage of $4 per hour for businesses with annual gross sales of $110,000 or less. The bill also establishes a mechanism for annual cost-of-living adjustments to the minimum wage based on the consumer price index.

The effective date for this new minimum wage law is set for July 1, 2025. This legislation aims to ensure that workers receive a fair wage that reflects the cost of living, thereby improving economic conditions for employees across the state.

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