Bill > HB1649

This bill amends Indiana law regarding state police employee salaries by establishing a mandatory 2% salary increase for state police employees on July 1 of each odd-numbered year, starting July 1, 2025. The existing law already defines a salary categorization system based on rank and years of service, with salaries divided into a base salary and fifteen increments above that base. The bill maintains the existing salary structure but adds the new requirement for a minimum 2% salary increase every two years. The salary matrix will continue to be reviewed and approved by the budget agency in even-numbered years before implementation, ensuring ongoing evaluation of the compensation structure for state police employees. This legislation aims to provide regular, predictable wage increases for state police personnel, potentially helping with recruitment, retention, and recognizing the ongoing service of these law enforcement professionals.