2007 Senate Bill 198

Limit “minimum wage” exemption

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 14, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Ray Basham (D-8)

To revise an exemption for employees who work in an “executive, administrative, or professional capacity” in the law that makes it unlawful to employ a worker for less than a certain amount set by the state ("minimum wage"). The bill would make the exemption only apply to salaried employees who earn more than $1,923 per week.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism