This concurrent resolution proposes an amendment to Article XI of the North Dakota Constitution to establish a minimum wage of $9.25 per hour for all employees. Additionally, it mandates an annual cost of living adjustment to the minimum wage, starting January 1, 2027. The adjustment will be based on the percentage increase in the consumer price index for urban consumers, ensuring that the minimum wage keeps pace with inflation. Any increase will be rounded up to the nearest five cents, and the minimum wage cannot be decreased.

The resolution requires that the proposed amendment be submitted to the qualified voters of North Dakota during the general election in 2026. Furthermore, the Secretary of State is tasked with publishing the adjusted minimum wage rate by October 15 each year, which will take effect on January 1 of the following year. This initiative aims to enhance the economic well-being of workers in North Dakota by ensuring a fair minimum wage that reflects the cost of living.