HB 1774 - DIGEST

Provides that, on September 30th of each year, the department of labor and industries shall calculate to the nearest cent urban and rural adjusted minimum wage rates using the consumer price indices specified in this act for the twelve months prior to each September 1st as calculated by the United States department of labor.

Provides that, for the urban adjusted minimum wage rate, the department shall use the national consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers, CPI-W, in United States cities or a successor index. For the rural adjusted minimum wage rate, the department shall use the national consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers, CPI-W, in class D areas or a successor index.

Declares that the adjusted minimum wage rates calculated under this act take effect on January 1st of the following year.