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Introduced
12/23/2022
12/23/2022
In Committee
12/23/2022
12/23/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/28/2024
06/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill increases the minimum hourly rate, increases the base rate for tipped employees, and adjusts both rates annually based on the most recent 12-month average of the consumer price index. The bill also requires a youth minimum wage for employees under 18 years of age.
AI Summary
This bill increases the minimum hourly rate in New Hampshire, raising it to $13.50 per hour in September 2023, $14.25 per hour in January 2024, and $15 per hour in January 2025. Beginning in 2026, the minimum hourly rate and the base rate for tipped employees will be adjusted annually based on the Northeast consumer price index. The bill also establishes a youth minimum wage of $8 per hour for the first 6 months of employment for individuals under 18 years of age. The bill aims to gradually increase the minimum wage and tie future adjustments to the cost of living.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (11)
Kris Schultz (D)*,
Joshua Adjutant (D),
Don Bouchard (D),
Art Ellison (D),
Linda Harriott-Gathright (D),
Cam Kenney (D),
Cassandra Levesque (D),
Christine Seibert (D),
Kathy Staub (D),
Becky Whitley (D),
Matthew Wilhelm (D),
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/22/2023 House Journal 6 P. 56 (on 02/22/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=7&sy=2023&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2023&txtbillnumber=HB57 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2023&id=7&txtFormat=html |
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