Bill > S1400

This bill amends existing Idaho law to revise the salaries of state elective officers, specifically the governor and attorney general, by establishing new compensation rates and timelines. For the governor, the salary will be $143,820 annually from January 2027 to January 2028, and then $151,400 annually from January 2028 to January 2031. Similarly, the attorney general's salary will be $139,393.50 annually from January 2027 to January 2028, and then $146,730 annually from January 2028 to January 2031. The bill also explicitly states the legislature's intent to reduce the salaries of these elected officials by 5% for the period between January 2027 and January 2028. Other elected officials' salaries, such as the lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, and state superintendent of public instruction, are set as percentages of the governor's compensation and are not directly altered by the specific dollar amounts in this amendment, though their compensation will be indirectly affected by the governor's salary changes. The bill also declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Government Affairs, Justice

State Affairs Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1400/