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FL H5007
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee
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AI Summary
- Removes the existing fixed annual salaries for Florida legislators ($25,000 for Senate President and House Speaker; $18,000 for all other members) and eliminates the automatic annual adjustment tied to the average percentage increase in state career service employee salaries
- Beginning in fiscal year 2027-2028, requires the Legislature to establish annual salaries for all elected officers and judges through the General Appropriations Act
- Sets minimum salary floors for elected executive officers relative to a Supreme Court justice's salary: Governor at 100%, and Lieutenant Governor, Chief Financial Officer, Attorney General, and Commissioner of Agriculture each at 95% of the Governor's salary
- Sets minimum salary floors for judges relative to a Supreme Court justice's salary: district court of appeal judges at 90%, circuit court judges at 80%, and county court judges at 75%
- Allows any elected officer or judge to voluntarily reduce their salary below the established amount; effective date is July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Compensation of Elected Officers and Judges
Last Action
Died in Conference Committee
3/8/2024
Full Bill Text
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