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HB 5776 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING WAGES AND SALARIES OF STATE EMPLOYEES.

HB 5776 would freeze all wage and salary increases for state employees for a minimum of two years. The bill directly affects all current state workers by preventing automatic or scheduled pay raises during this period. Its key provision requires a mandatory two-year freeze on compensation adjustments, as specified in the bill's text. This policy change would halt any new pay increases for state employees without exception for the specified duration.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFreezes state employee wages for two years, reducing government spending and promoting fiscal responsibility - a key aspect of budget management.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentFreezes state employee wages for 2 years, preventing automatic pay raises and reducing compensation growth, directly restricting wage increases for workers.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2025
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Tina Courpas
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