On Preserving the Right of Missouri Cities and Counties, Including St. Louis, to Enact Local Minimum Wage Laws

Summary

On March 14, 2017, Laura Huizar testified before the Missouri House Committee on Local Government and Elections in opposition to the provisions in HB 1193 and HB 1194 which would preempt political subdivisions in Missouri, including the City of St. Louis, from enacting laws that would require a higher minimum wage or other employment benefits.