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Introduced
02/01/2016
02/01/2016
In Committee
02/17/2016
02/17/2016
Crossed Over
02/11/2016
02/11/2016
Passed
02/18/2016
02/18/2016
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/03/2016
03/03/2016
Introduced Session
2016 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
Establishes tiered system for determination of minimum wage based on geographical location of employer. Establishes tiered system for determination of minimum wage based on size and geographic location of employer. Suspends annual inflation adjustment for minimum wage rate until 2020. Establishes Wage Enforcement Fund. Creates Minimum Wage Advisory Committee.] Repeals state preemption of local minimum wage requirements.] Creates base rate for minimum wage through June 30, 2023. Suspends annual inflation adjustment for minimum wage rate until July 1, 2023. Requires employers located within Portland's urban growth boundary to pay rate higher than base rate for minimum wage. Allows employers located within certain counties to pay rate lower than base rate for minimum wage. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a tiered system for minimum wage based on an employer's geographic location and size, with higher rates for employers within Portland's urban growth boundary and lower rates for employers in certain "nonurban counties" (listed as Baker, Coos, Crook, Curry, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, and Wheeler). It sets specific minimum wage rates from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2023, and after that date, the minimum wage will be adjusted annually for inflation, with the adjustment calculation and effective date changing. The bill also suspends the annual inflation adjustment for the minimum wage rate until July 1, 2023, and declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Effective date, March 2, 2016. (on 03/03/2016)
Official Document
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