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MO HB1859
Bill
Status
2/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Courtney Curtis
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces section 21.150, RSMo, regarding compensation of legislative employees in the Missouri General Assembly
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Establishes annual pay rates for House representatives' legislative assistants beginning December 15, 2014, with first-year salary set at no lower than 15% below the hiring member's annual salary
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Provides automatic annual pay increases: 1% annually for years 2-4 of employment, then 6% increases at years 5, 9, and 13, with those rates fixed for subsequent years (5-8, 9-12, and 13+)
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Allows legislative assistant pay rates to increase by any amount approved for all state employees in addition to the specified step increases
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Declares it is state policy to encourage legislative assistants to remain employed to retain institutional knowledge and enhance legislative effectiveness
Legislative Description
Requires the minimum annual salary of legislative assistants of the House of Representatives to begin at a level 15% below the annual salary of the hiring Representative, with cost of living adjustments
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
3/12/2014