Bill > H2868

This bill modifies the compensation structure for members of the Massachusetts General Court (state legislature), making several specific changes to additional compensation and expense reimbursements. The bill establishes new supplemental salary provisions for legislative leadership positions, with the Senate President and House Speaker each receiving an additional $50,000 per annual session, committee chairs on Ways and Means receiving $35,000, floor leaders receiving $30,000, and pro tempore leaders receiving $25,000. Additionally, each general member of the legislature will receive $15,000 in extra compensation per annual session. The bill also mandates that these additional compensation amounts will be adjusted biennially to reflect wage changes in the commonwealth, while ensuring the amounts do not decrease from the specified levels. Furthermore, the bill updates expense reimbursements, providing $12,500 annually for legislators whose primary residence is within 50 miles of the State House, and $17,500 for those living more than 50 miles away. These changes are made to Article CXVIII of the state constitution and Chapter 3 of the General Laws, and aim to provide more structured and equitable compensation for state legislators.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2868