State employee compensation; creating salary limit for certain state employees; providing exemptions. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 615 would limit most state employees' annual pay to no more than the Governor's salary, effective July 1, 2025. It exempts university regents, higher education staff, and licensed health professionals (like doctors) working under state agencies. For other employees needing higher pay, the bill requires department heads to submit compensation requests to the Legislature for approval via a joint resolution. This law directly affects most state workers while creating specific exceptions for education and healthcare roles.