This bill adjusts Hawaii's minimum wage to keep pace with inflation by linking it to the Urban Hawaii Consumer Price Index.
This bill aims to ensure financial security for low-wage workers in Hawaii by adjusting the minimum wage to reflect the cost of living. It links the minimum wage to the Urban Hawaii Consumer Price Index, ensuring that wage increases keep pace with inflation. The minimum wage will increase incrementally, reaching $18 per hour by 2028. Starting in 2029, the minimum wage will be adjusted annually based on the Urban Hawaii Consumer Price Index.
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