Bill > HB06188

This bill proposes a new provision for state legislators and constitutional officers that would directly tie their salary to the timely passage of the state budget. Specifically, if the legislature adjourns its regular session without passing a budget for the upcoming two-year period (biennium), each legislator and constitutional officer will have their salary proportionally reduced based on the number of days that pass before the budget is finally enacted. The purpose of this measure is to create a financial incentive for lawmakers to complete the budget process in a timely manner, essentially penalizing them financially for delays in passing this critical piece of legislation. By implementing a sliding scale salary reduction, the bill aims to motivate legislators to prioritize and expedite budget negotiations, ensuring that state government operations can be funded without significant interruption or delay.

Budget and Finance

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