The outcome of a lawsuit between Flagstaff and Arizona lawmakers could affect the decision of residents of other cities whether to enforce their own minimum wage.
In 2016, Flagstaff voters voted for a citizens’ initiative calling for a minimum wage of $ 15 an hour that year. That’s more than the state minimum wage of $ 12.15 an hour. This difference is the source of the argument.
The new state budget includes a provision that would estimate the city to be more than $ 1.1 million. It calls on the state to rate Flagstaff in terms of the increased expense the state could incur for any costs of a higher minimum wage than state law.
There are no direct costs to the state. The Flagstaff Regulation does not apply to government employees or those working in the higher education system.
The state argues that there are indirect effects that lead to increased costs for the state.
An emergency hearing is scheduled for later this month.
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