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AR HJR1001
Joint Resolution
Status
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
David Ray
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AI Summary
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Repeals the Independent Citizens Commission that currently sets salaries for executive constitutional officers, General Assembly members, Supreme Court justices, Court of Appeals judges, and prosecuting attorneys.
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Transfers salary-setting authority to the General Assembly, effective November 6, 2024, for positions including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer of State, Auditor of State, Commissioner of State Lands, and all judges and prosecuting attorneys.
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Requires General Assembly to provide that circuit judge salaries be uniform throughout the state and may increase but not diminish salaries for Supreme Court justices and Court of Appeals judges.
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Specifies that salaries shall be paid in monthly installments, not subject to appropriation, and paid from the Constitutional Officers Fund in amounts determined by the General Assembly.
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Does not affect the Senate and House authority to provide per diem, mileage reimbursement, or expense reimbursement to their respective members.
Legislative Description
A Constitutional Amendment Concerning The Salaries Of Elected Constitutional Officers Of The Executive Department, Members Of The General Assembly, Supreme Court Justices, Court Of Appeals Judges, And Prosecuting Attorneys.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2023