Bill > HB05494

This bill proposes to eliminate automatic cost of living adjustments (COLAs) for legislators' compensation by amending section 2-9c of the general statutes. Currently, legislators receive periodic automatic pay increases that are designed to help their salaries keep pace with inflation. By removing these automatic adjustments, the bill aims to reduce government spending and provide financial relief to taxpayers. The proposed change would mean that legislators would no longer receive annual or periodic salary increases without specific legislative action to approve a raise. The bill is straightforward in its approach, focusing on preventing automatic compensation increases for elected officials, which proponents argue will demonstrate fiscal responsibility and accountability to the public.

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