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IN SB0118
Bill
Status
2/20/2019
Primary Sponsor
Mike Bohacek
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AI Summary
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Presidents of county fiscal bodies and county executives in Indiana (excluding Marion County) may receive higher salaries than other members as compensation for extra services performed in their presidential role.
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Additional compensation for presidents is capped at 25% above what other members of the body receive.
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Any salary actions taken by county bodies or their members before July 1, 2019 regarding presidential compensation for extra services are legalized and validated retroactively.
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Effective date is July 1, 2019; the bill amends IC 36-2 concerning local government.
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The Senate Committee on Local Government approved the amended bill with a 6-1 vote on February 14, 2019.
Legislative Description
County council and commissioner salaries. Allows the president of the county executive and the president of the county fiscal body in a county other than Marion County to receive a salary that is more than that of the other members as compensation for extra services performed as president. Provides that a president may not receive additional compensation that exceeds 25% of the salaries of the body's other members. Legalizes and validates any action taken by the bodies or members of the bodies before July 1, 2019, regarding the fixing or receipt of a president's salary that includes compensation for extra services.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
2/26/2019