Bill > HB2289

This bill proposes significant changes to Arizona's minimum wage law by gradually increasing the state's minimum wage to $18 per hour by January 1, 2025. The bill outlines a step-by-step wage increase: from $10 per hour in 2017, rising to $12 per hour by 2020, and then jumping to $18 per hour in 2025. After 2026, the minimum wage will continue to increase annually based on the cost of living, which is calculated using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for urban consumers, with increases rounded to the nearest $0.05. The bill also maintains provisions for tipped employees, allowing employers to pay up to $3 less per hour if the employee's total compensation (wages plus tips) meets or exceeds the minimum wage when averaged over a payroll period. Notably, the bill requires an affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of the members in each house of the Arizona legislature to become law, reflecting the constitutional requirement for significant legislative changes.