Bill > HB901

This bill establishes a salary limitation for state and local government officers and employees, mandating that their taxpayer-funded salary cannot exceed the salary set for the governor in the biennial appropriations act. The bill defines "political subdivisions" to include counties, municipalities, special districts, school districts, and junior college districts. The salary restriction applies only to new salary agreements or employment contracts entered into on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025, meaning existing contracts will remain governed by previous salary rules. By capping public sector salaries at the governor's level, the bill aims to control government spending and create a uniform compensation ceiling across different levels of state and local government. The legislation ensures that no state officer or employee, regardless of their specific role or political subdivision, can earn more than the governor's established salary, which is determined through the General Appropriations Act.

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