2005 House Bill 4514

Prohibit employment for less than specified wage

Introduced in the House

March 17, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To make it unlawful to pay less than $3.40 an hour beginning on July 1, 2005, less than $4.15 beginning Jan. 1, 2006, and less than $4.60 beginning Jan. 1, 2007, 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. Also, to index this amount to inflation beginning Jan. 1, 2008. The current minimum wage level required for such employees is $2.65 an hour.

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

June 29, 2005

Motion by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

The motion passed 106 to 0 (details)