Oklahoma Minimum Wage Proposal Returns to Capitol
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Lawmakers Debate Minimum Wage Proposal Ahead of June Statewide Vote
An Oklahoma minimum wage proposal is back before lawmakers as voters prepare to decide the issue at the ballot box.
While Oklahomans will vote in June on whether to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, State Senator Nikki Nice has filed legislation that would increase the wage to $13 an hour through statutory action.
Nice says her proposal could make a meaningful difference for low-income families, particularly as living costs continue to rise.
Oklahoma minimum wage proposal seeks incremental increase
Senator Nice says the Oklahoma minimum wage proposal offers a more gradual approach than the ballot initiative, giving businesses time to adjust while still improving household stability.
This marks the second year Nice has introduced the bill. Last year’s version stalled in the Economic Development and Workforce Committee.
Debate continues at Capitol
Supporters argue higher wages help workers cover essentials, while opponents raise concerns about potential impacts on small businesses.
Lawmakers say the debate will continue alongside the statewide vote, giving Oklahomans multiple avenues to weigh in on wage policy.
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