BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A bill introduced at the Idaho Legislature would boost Idaho's minimum wage by several dollars in 2021.
House Bill 55, introduced by State Rep. Sue Chew (D-Boise), would increase the state's minimum wage of $7.25 an hour to $8.25 an hour by July 1 of this year.
It would then increase up to $10.50 by July 1 2020 and then to $12 and hour by 2021.
For workers who earn tips, the bill would increase base bay from $3.35 an hour to $4.35 this year and then up to $7.35 an hour.
Workers making minimum wage in our neighboring states are earning $10.75 an hour Oregon and $12 an hour in Washington state.
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