Revise compensation of members of certain boards

2025 Regular Session

LC 1901 updates compensation for members on certain state boards, changing stipends, per diems, and travel reimbursements, with budget and oversight impacts.

(LC) Draft Ready for Delivery

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Overview

LC 1901 is a draft bill introduced on November 22, 2024, classified as a state government bill. The current status is a Legislative Counsel (LC) draft that is in the process of drafting and review, with actions showing it progressed through final drafter review and delivery preparation in February 2025. The bill’s title indicates it seeks to revise how members of certain boards are compensated.

Key context from available information:
- Subject: State Government
- The bill’s stated goal, by its title, is to revise compensation for members of certain boards. The precise boards, compensation rates, and rules are not provided in the available summary.

Potential Provisions (based on the title)

The exact text is not provided here, but typical content for a bill with this title might include:
- Identification of which boards are covered by the changes.
- Changes to compensation structures (e.g., base stipends, per diem rates, mileage or travel reimbursements).
- Rules governing when compensation applies (e.g., for official duties, meetings, committees).
- Eligibility and appointment considerations related to compensation.
- Transitional provisions for current members and any required retroactivity.
- Compliance, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for affected boards.
- Effective date and any sunset or renewal provisions.
Note: The above are common elements in compensation-related board-billing proposals; the actual LC 1901 provisions will be in the bill text once released.

Affected Parties

Members of the boards specified by the bill (as defined in the final text).

State agencies or agencies that appoint and oversee these boards.

State and local governments through associated budgetary and oversight implications.

Taxpayers and agency fiscal officers, given any changes in state expenditures for board compensation.

Timeline and Procedural Status

Introduced: November 22, 2024.

Draft status: LC Draft Ready for Delivery; in Final Drafter Review as of February 19, 2025.

Other actions include drafting steps: input/proofing, assembly drafting, edit, legal review, and drafter assignment (dates listed show ongoing drafting activity).

No enacted text or fiscal note is provided in the summary; the final provisions and fiscal impact will become clearer when the full bill text is released.

Fiscal and Administrative Implications

Any revision to compensation typically affects state expenditures. The bill may include the compensation schedule, caps, or annual adjustment provisions, which would influence agency budgets and potential state obligations.

A fiscal note would normally accompany the bill upon formal introduction in a legislative session.

Next Steps for Readers

Review the full bill text when released to confirm:

Which boards are covered.
Specific compensation changes (rates, per diem, reimbursements).
Effective date and transitional rules.
Any reporting, compliance, or administrative requirements.

Monitor legislative timelines and committee actions for LC 1901 to see debates, amendments, and potential fiscal notes.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary further once the exact bill text and provisions are available.

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