Eggs, grocery bags and taxes: what to expect in 2023
After an election year, the New Year often ushers in new laws that cause notable changes for citizens. This year is no different, and the state of Colorado has a whopping 20 new laws.
Out of these new laws, nine of them, in particular, will bring about changes that directly affect residents of Colorado. Here are some important things to note.
Minimum wage increase
Over half the country voted to raise the minimum wage, and Colorado’s wage was raised by more than a dollar. The new minimum wage is $13 to $13.85. The wage in Denver increased by 9%, and minimum wage workers there will make $17.29 per hour.
Tipped employees will make a minimum of $10.63, according to Colorado.gov. The federal minimum wage remains at $7.25.
New regulations for egg farmers and producers
House Bull 20-1343 now requires that egg farms in the state with more than 3,000 laying hens must have at least 1 square foot of space for each hen in order to legally sell their eggs. By 2025, farms will have to certify that the eggs they are selling are certifiably cage-free.
Three large farms that contribute 90% of the state’s egg supply will need to meet regulations, and stores will soon stop selling eggs from farms that don’t comply.
Farms with fewer than 3,000 hens are exempt from the law, along with farms that raise chickens for meat or other means.
This new law will undoubtedly cause a rise in egg prices.
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