A raft of new laws went into effect in Colorado last week,reports Fox 31 Denver.
One major law will mean money in the pockets of the state’s lowest-paid workers. The minimum wage jumped eight cents, to $8.31. The minimum for tipped workers is now up from $5.21 to $5.29. However, this is a small raise compared to the $15 wage some workers had asked for. The new rate is merely part of a state mandate that the minimum wage be adjusted for inflation each year.
Another new law requires any child missing from foster care to be reported to police within 24 hours, for their safety.
And, new smoking bans are going into effect in two Colorado cities. Fort Collins has expanded its ordinance to forbid smoking in any public space downtown. And Littleton won’t allow smoking on public streets and sidewalks.
