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GA HR842
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/15/2022
Primary Sponsor
Wesley Cantrell
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to set the annual salary of Georgia state Senators and Representatives at one-half of the median household income in Georgia, effective July 1, 2023
- The Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor would determine the salary amount using the most recently available median household income data
- After the initial July 1, 2023 salary change, salaries would only be updated at the beginning of each new term for sitting members to reflect revised median income data
- Authorizes the General Assembly to provide salary supplements for Senators and Representatives who serve as elected officers of either chamber, with supplement amounts varying based on the duties of the office
- Preserves the General Assembly's ability to provide allowances, expense reimbursements, and other non-salary compensation, and requires voter ratification of the amendment through a ballot question
Legislative Description
General Assembly; establish standard salary for Senators and Representatives equal to 60 percent of median household income - CA
Last Action
Senate Lost
4/4/2022
Committee Referrals
Ethics3/16/2022
Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight2/28/2022
Full Bill Text
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