Companies get tax help for paying workers a living wage

Income tax; certification of certain employers as living wage employers; provide

Introduced· 2025-02-05

Who's it for

Who's it for: Employers

What it means for you

9/10Helps you

Good for everyday people ·

Heavily funded

Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill would give tax breaks to businesses that pay workers enough to live on, helping more people earn a fair wage.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill would encourage businesses to pay higher wages by offering them a tax credit. This could mean more people get paid enough to cover their basic needs. It helps workers directly by making it more likely their employer will pay a living wage. Some might argue that tax credits reduce state income, but supporters would say it helps the economy by putting more money in workers' pockets. Citizens should watch this bill to see if it moves forward, as it could improve pay for many.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

The bill would let the state say certain businesses are 'living wage employers'.
These businesses would get a tax credit if they hire new workers and pay them a living wage for at least one year.
The bill would set rules for what a 'living wage' is and how businesses can get certified.