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SCR 1013

legislators; compensation

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Catherine Miranda

Arizona concurrent resolution addressing legislator compensation, currently in early Senate consideration as of late January 2025.

Senate Second Reading
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Bill Summary · SCR 1013

Legislative bill overview

SCR 1013 is a concurrent resolution in Arizona that addresses legislator compensation. As a concurrent resolution rather than a standard bill, it likely proposes a change to compensation policy or calls for study/action regarding legislative pay without establishing binding law on its own.

Why is this important

Legislator compensation directly affects who can afford to serve in office and influences the quality and diversity of the legislative body. Changes to pay scales can impact whether service remains accessible to working-class candidates or becomes limited to the wealthy or retired.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Any increase in legislator compensation requires public funds; opponents may argue these resources should address other priorities like education or healthcare
  • Optics and equity: Legislators voting to increase their own pay can appear self-serving, particularly when constituents face wage stagnation or cost-of-living crises
  • Competitiveness vs. part-time model: Arizona has historically maintained lower legislative pay supporting a part-time citizen legislature; increases shift the model toward professionalization, which has philosophical implications about representation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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