Relating to providing a $5,000 salary increase to certain inspectors.
HB 5503 would provide a $5,000 annual salary increase to state mine inspectors, including electrical, underground, and surface mine inspectors, as defined in the existing law. The bill directly affects these specific inspectors by increasing their base pay on the effective date of the law. Key provisions require the salary adjustment to apply to all inspector categories covered under the current mine safety chapter. The bill focuses solely on the concrete policy change of raising salaries, with no additional provisions or program requirements.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2026
Last action Feb 13, 2026
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Feb 13, 2026
Committee
To House Finance
lower
Feb 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 13, 2026
Committee
To Finance
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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