The bill proposes an increase in the minimum wage in Montana by amending Section 39-3-409 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). The current minimum wage of $6.15 per hour will be raised to $12.06 per hour, excluding the value of tips and special provisions for training wages. Additionally, the bill removes the existing provision that allows a minimum wage of $4 per hour for businesses with annual gross sales of $110,000 or less. The new minimum wage will also be subject to annual cost-of-living adjustments based on the consumer price index.

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

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 39-3-409