Relates to salary increases for members of the legislature
This bill would require any future salary increase for state legislators to be approved by voters in the next general election. It mandates that ballot questions must clearly state the current salary, proposed new amount, and ask "Shall the increase in salary be approved?" If approved by a majority of voters, the salary change would take effect immediately. This applies to all legislative salary adjustments, making voter approval mandatory rather than allowing the legislature to set increases directly. The bill does not change current salaries but alters the process for future increases.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Last action May 19, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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