Bill > HB285

This bill proposes a comprehensive salary increase for state employees during the fiscal biennium beginning September 1, 2025, with distinct provisions for full-time and part-time workers. Full-time employees of state agencies and higher education institutions will receive a flat $10,000 annual increase to their gross salary for each of the two fiscal years. Part-time employees will receive a prorated increase calculated by multiplying their hourly work ratio (their scheduled hours divided by full-time hours) by $10,000, ensuring proportional compensation based on their employment status. The bill specifically excludes legislators and members of state agency boards or commissions who receive per diem or expense reimbursements but no salary from receiving this increase. The legislation will automatically take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session, providing a standardized and substantial pay raise aimed at supporting state workers across various agencies and institutions.