Colorado Bill Would Allow Local Minimum Wages

Cities, counties, and towns in Colorado would be able to set their own minimum wage under a bill approved by the state House.

The measure (S.B. 1210), which the House passed March 11 on 40-24 vote and forwarded to the Senate, would repeal a provision of existing state law barring local governments from having a minimum wage that is different than the statewide minimum, currently $11.10 an hour, or $8.08 for tipped employees.

If the repeal is enacted, local governments would be able to set a minimum wage fitting the needs of their communities, said Rep. Rochelle Galindo ...