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House Bill 567 would entirely remove Proposition A’s sick leave provisions, which are set to go into effect May 1. Opponents say it’s undemocratic for the Missouri legislature to directly undo a measure approved by voters.

The Republican-led legislature is considering changing or repealing some voter-approved measures, including abortion legalization and the minimum wage hike. Lawmakers also need to pass a budget, which may look much smaller than previous years.

Missourians approved Proposition A, which raised the minimum wage and mandated paid sick leave, with 57% of the vote. The legislation passed by the Missouri House entirely repeals the mandated sick leave portion.

Missouri voters approved Proposition A by a martin of 15% and more than 445,000 votes. But business groups argue that the ballot measure violates state law.

The Missouri Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday challenging the constitutionality of Proposition A, the minimum wage and sick leave law that voters passed with 58% support in November last year. Bills in the state legislature also aim to modify the law.

A bill in Kansas would eliminate state income taxes on tips for workers like food servers. But the idea’s fate in the state likely hinges on whether Congress acts.

An exemption for certain employers means public college students don’t always benefit from Missouri’s new minimum wage at their on-campus jobs. Federal law also allows colleges and universities to pay students less than $7.25 an hour under certain conditions.

Proposition A, which will increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour by January 2026, was approved by 57% of voters in November. Now, Missouri's legislature is considering bills that would exempt more businesses or leave out certain employees.

Missouri's Proposition A will raise the state minimum wage to $13.75 by Jan. 1 and $15 per hour by 2026, in addition to requiring paid sick leave. Legal experts say that a court challenge from business groups is unlikely to succeed, but legislative attempts to alter the voter-approved measure could pose a greater threat.

Missouri voters passed Proposition A with 57% approval. Unless the state Supreme Court grants a legal challenge, the first minimum wage increase kicks in Jan. 1.

Para enero del 2026, la Propuesta A aumentaría el salario mínimo de Missouri a $15 dólares por hora y requiere que los empleadores privados proporcionen el pago de ausencia por enfermedad o incapacidad. Esta es la tercera vez que los votantes de Missouri aumentan el salario mínimo desde el 2006.

It’s become a familiar pattern in Missouri — progressive ballot measures like abortion rights, Medicaid expansion and marijuana legalization find success in a state where Republicans have dominated for more than a decade.