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SB 35

Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act; increasing minimum wage amount. Effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carri Hicks

SB 35 seeks to raise Oklahoma's minimum wage from the current federal floor of $7.25/hour, with implementation details pending committee review and specification of the exact wage increase amount.

Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism
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Bill Summary · SB 35

Legislative bill overview

SB 35 proposes to increase Oklahoma's minimum wage, though the specific wage amount is not detailed in the available bill summary. The measure includes an effective date provision for implementation. This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having just completed first reading and been referred to committee.

Why is this important

Oklahoma's minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour, aligned with the federal minimum. Any increase would affect wages for lower-income workers and potentially impact small businesses and labor costs across the state. The bill's passage could influence cost of living and employment conditions for thousands of Oklahoma workers.

Potential points of contention

  • Economic impact on small businesses: Opponents may argue that wage increases raise operating costs, potentially leading to reduced hiring, hours cuts, or business closures, particularly for small employers
  • Cost of living vs. wage competitiveness: Supporters will likely emphasize that current minimum wage hasn't kept pace with inflation, while opponents may counter that Oklahoma's lower cost of living differs from high-wage states
  • Unspecified wage amount: The lack of detail on the actual proposed wage increase makes it difficult to assess the magnitude of impact; this could range from modest ($8-9/hour) to substantial ($15+/hour) increases

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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