Bill > S753

This bill provides significant pay increases for North Carolina State Highway Patrol law enforcement officers, appropriating $40,482,480 annually from the General Fund for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to establish new salary scales. The bill creates two distinct salary structures: an experience-based annual salary schedule for entry to mid-level officers ranging from $56,000 to $105,000 based on years of service, and a rank-based salary schedule for higher-ranking sworn employees. The rank-based salaries range from $120,750 for Sergeants to $224,612 for Colonels, representing substantial increases across all ranks and experience levels. The new salary scales are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with the primary goal of improving retention and compensation for State Highway Patrol officers. The bill becomes effective immediately upon becoming law, and the appropriated funds are specifically designated to support these comprehensive pay raises for highway patrol personnel.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S753