Bill > HB323

This bill establishes the "Mississippi Minimum Wage Act," which sets the state minimum wage at $10.00 per hour and provides exemptions for tipped employees and guidelines for overtime pay. The bill also prohibits local governments from establishing their own minimum wage or employee benefit requirements, as the state legislature has exclusive authority over these matters. The bill brings forward several existing statutes related to employee leave, the state auditor's internship program, and other employment-related provisions. Overall, the key provisions of this bill are to set a new state minimum wage, establish overtime rules, and preempt local minimum wage laws in Mississippi.