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A. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a fair minimum wage for the government employees of the Osage Nation.

B. Prior to the passage of ONCA 21-26, the hourly wage of the Osage Nation had not been increased or assessed since passage of ONCA 11-27, in April 2011.

C. The minimum wage has been a topic of conversation and debate for several years on the national stage.

D. The Osage Nation Congress finds it in the best interest of the Nation to continue to set an example of how increased minimum wages is not only feasible, but beneficial to the common good.

E. The Gaming Enterprise of the Osage Nation raised the minimum wage for Gaming Enterprise employees in May 2021 according to the plans of the Gaming Enterprise Board. ONCA 11-27, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; ONCA 21-26, eff. Apr. 28, 2021; ONCA 22-37, eff. Apr. 14, 2022.