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This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment for North Dakota that would establish a minimum wage of $9.25 per hour and create an annual cost-of-living adjustment mechanism. Specifically, beginning in January 2027, the minimum wage would be automatically increased each year based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for urban consumers, as published by the U.S. Department of Labor. Any increase would be rounded up to the nearest five cents, and the minimum wage could never decrease. The secretary of state would be required to publish the adjusted minimum wage rate by October 15th each year, ensuring transparency and advance notice for employers and employees. The proposed amendment would be submitted to North Dakota voters at the 2026 general election, allowing citizens to directly decide whether to enshrine this minimum wage provision in the state constitution.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo3032.html