Senate Bill 463 aims to repeal the existing prohibition against local governments in Wisconsin from enacting their own minimum wage ordinances. Currently, state law prevents cities, villages, towns, and counties from establishing and administering minimum wage standards that differ from the state level. By eliminating this prohibition, the bill would empower local jurisdictions to set their own minimum wage rates based on their specific economic conditions and needs.

The bill has been introduced by a bipartisan group of senators and representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development for further consideration. If passed, this legislation would allow for greater flexibility and local control over wage standards, potentially leading to varied minimum wage levels across different regions of Wisconsin.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 104.001