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IN HB1548
Bill
Status
1/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Edward DeLaney
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AI Summary
HB 1548 Summary
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Increases salaries for all state elected officials except the governor to $120,000 per year, effective January 1, 2017 (retroactive).
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Increases the governor's salary to the greater of the amount calculated as of January 9, 2017, or $150,000 per year, beginning January 11, 2021.
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Transitions the attorney general and superintendent of public instruction from elected positions (elected by voters) to appointed positions (appointed by the governor) beginning January 11, 2021.
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Removes the attorney general and superintendent of public instruction from the definition of "state office" after January 11, 2021, making them gubernatorial appointees who serve at the governor's pleasure with governor-determined salaries.
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Repeals candidacy requirements for attorney general and superintendent of public instruction positions and creates new sections establishing appointment criteria (2-year Indiana residency and 5-year law practice for attorney general; 2-year Indiana residency for superintendent).
Legislative Description
Appointment and salaries of state officers. Increases the salaries of each state elected official other than the governor to $120,000. Increases the governor's salary to the greater of the currently calculated amount as of January 11, 2021, or $150,000. Provides for the attorney general and the superintendent of public instruction to be appointed by the governor beginning January 11, 2021. Makes conforming amendments. Moves appointment criteria for the attorney general and superintendent of public instruction to new sections and repeals current sections concerning the criteria for candidacy for those offices.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform
1/23/2017