MA H2407

Bill

Adjusting the compensation of certain executive officials consistent with the provisions of articles of amendment CXVIII

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to adjusting the compensation of certain elected officials. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill adjusts the annual salaries for several executive and legislative officials. Specifically, it increases the Governor's salary from $140,535 to $185,000, the Attorney General and Treasurer's salaries from $124,920 to $175,000, and the Secretary of State, Auditor, and Lieutenant Governor's salaries from $124,920 to $165,000. Additionally, the bill sets the annual salary for the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives at $175,000, replacing their previous compensation structure which included a base salary and additional stipends. These changes are based on recommendations from a special advisory commission that studied public official compensation and aimed to align salaries with responsibilities and comparable positions in other states and the private sector.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Angelo Scaccia (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4367 (on 06/09/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2407

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2407
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2407.pdf

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