2005 House Bill 4047

Prohibit employment for less than specified wage

Introduced in the House

Jan. 27, 2005

Introduced by Rep. LaMar Lemmons (D-2)

To make it unlawful to pay less than $4.65 an hour to the wait staff in a restaurant, or other employees who receive gratuities (tips) in the course of their employment, notwithstanding any voluntary agreement between the employer and employee. The current minimum wage level required for such employees is $2.65 an hour.

Referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training, and Safety