Bill > PR26-0217

This resolution declares an emergency to pause the scheduled tipped minimum wage increase in the District of Columbia on July 1, 2025, in response to ongoing policy uncertainty. The emergency stems from several key developments: first, the Mayor's May 5, 2025 announcement of a proposed repeal of Initiative 82 (the District of Columbia Tip Credit Elimination Act), which had previously mandated gradual increases to the tipped minimum wage; second, confusion among restaurant operators about whether the planned wage increase would proceed; and third, recent federal legislative developments regarding tip taxation, including the Senate's passage of the "No Tax on Tips Act" and a related provision in a House reconciliation bill. The resolution aims to provide clarity for local businesses and allow the Council time to fully evaluate the proposed changes to tipped wage policy and potential federal tax implications. By declaring an emergency, the Council determines that these circumstances necessitate immediate action and the adoption of the Tipped Minimum Wage Increase Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 after a single reading, with the resolution taking effect immediately upon passage.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0217