Bill: HJR 26, 84(R) - 2015
Committee
House Business & Industry
Vote Recommendation
Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
No |
Negative |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Negative |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Trey Martinez Fischer
Bill Caption
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
Fiscal Notes
The fiscal implications of the joint resolution are indeterminate but costs associated with it could
be significant. The impact would largely be related to increased costs associated with employees
who work for contracted entities. Several state agencies were surveyed about the impact of this
legislation and examples are discussed below. Assuming current contracts and practices remain
in place,costs associated with the joint resolution could range from $595 million to $655 million
in General Revenue Funds through the biennium ending August 31, 2017.
The cost to the state for publication of the resolution is $118,681.
Bill Analysis
This joint resolution would propose an amendment to the Texas Constitution to raise the minimum wage to the greater of $10.10/hr or the federal minimum wage.
The enabling legislation for HJR 26 is HB 41.
Vote Recommendation Notes
HJR 26 would propose a constitutional amendment to raise the minimum wage. Raising the minimum wage would hurt Texas businesses with unnecessary government regulation. Furthermore, the increased cost of labor would lead to increased prices for consumers and decreased employment opportunities for job-seekers. For infringing on free markets and growing government, we oppose HJR 26.