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This concurrent resolution provides context and findings regarding legislative compensation in Idaho, highlighting that the Citizens' Committee on Legislative Compensation has approved a salary increase for legislators from $19,913 to $25,000 per year, which represents a 26% increase. The resolution notes that legislative salaries have only increased by 27% since 2005, compared to larger increases for other state employees and officials, and that Idaho legislators currently rank 12th out of 25 part-time legislatures in compensation. Recognizing that some legislators may feel the compensation increase is excessive, the resolution offers lawmakers the option to voluntarily donate all or a portion of their legislative compensation to the Tax Relief Fund, allowing individual members who believe they are overcompensated to redirect their salary to taxpayer relief. The resolution also emphasizes unique challenges faced by Idaho legislators, such as having the second-fewest support staff among western states and receiving no additional compensation for interim meetings or special sessions, while ultimately providing a mechanism for legislators to opt out of the approved salary increase if they choose.

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Ways and Means Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/HCR004/