SB471

Increasing the Kansas minimum wage to $16 an hour and making such minimum wage applicable to employers and employees covered under the provisions of the federal fair labor standards act.

Introduced·2/3/26
Introduced Text

Kansas SB471 raises the state's minimum wage to $16 an hour for covered employers and employees.

Kansas SB471 increases the state's minimum wage to $16 an hour, applying to employers and employees covered under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. The bill amends existing Kansas Statutes to reflect this new wage rate, replacing previous minimum wage provisions. It also defines terms such as "employer," "employee," and "gratuity." The changes take effect upon publication in the statute book.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 4

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Commerce

Feb 3

Senate

Senate Introduced