Bill
SJR 25-002
Overview: SJR 25-002, General Assembly Positions & Salary Ranges, was signed by the President of the Senate on January 09, 2025.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish new s
Overview: SJR 25-002, General Assembly Positions & Salary Ranges, was signed by the President of the Senate on January 09, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish new salary ranges and position classifications for members of the state's General Assembly. The goal is to modernize and standardize compensation for legislators to ensure fair and competitive pay.
Key Provisions:
- Creates a new pay scale with 5 distinct salary ranges based on position (e.g., Speaker, Majority/Minority Leader, Committee Chair, Rank-and-File Member)
- Adjusts salaries to be more in line with the state's median household income and cost of living
- Ties future salary increases to inflation and cost-of-living adjustments
- Establishes a bipartisan commission to review and recommend changes to the pay scale every 4 years
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill directly impacts all current and future members of the state's General Assembly by adjusting their compensation. It is intended to make legislative service more accessible and attractive, especially for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been signed by the President of the Senate and is awaiting final approval from the Governor. If signed into law, the new pay scale and position classifications would take effect at the start of the next legislative session.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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