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MA H2685

Further regulating the compensation of members of the General Court


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to compensation of members of the General Court. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill further regulates the compensation of members of the Massachusetts General Court (the state legislature). It outlines additional regular compensation for certain leadership positions, including the Senate President, House Speaker, and chairs of the Senate and House Ways and Means Committees, as well as party floor leaders and the Senate President Pro Tempore and House Speaker Pro Tempore. The bill also provides a base additional compensation of $15,000 per regular annual session for each member of the General Court, and adjusts these amounts biennially based on changes in salaries and wages in the state. Additionally, the bill provides an annual expense allowance of $12,500 for members whose primary residence is within 50 miles of the State House, and $17,500 for those whose residence is more than 50 miles away.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4960 (on 07/05/2022)

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