HB 2687
An Act amending the act of September 30, 1983 (P.L.160, No.39), known as the Public Official Compensation Law, further providing for judicial salaries, for compensation of Governor and Lieutenant Governor, State Treasurer, Auditor General, Attorney General, Commissioners of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and heads of departments and for members of the General Assembly.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Public Official Compensation Law to adjust the salaries and compensation of various state officials, including judges, the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Treasurer, Auditor General, Attorney General, and Commissioners of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. It also addresses the compensation for members of the General Assembly. The adjustments are tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) and CPI-W, with specific calculation methods and publication requirements outlined for each group of officials.
Key provisions
- Increases in salaries for judicial officials, the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Treasurer, Auditor General, Attorney General, and PUC Commissioners are linked to the CPI-U and CPI-W, starting January 1, 1997.
- Members of the General Assembly’s salaries are also adjusted annually based on the CPI-U and CPI-W.
- The Governor determines the salary increases for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Treasurer, Auditor General, and Attorney General.
- The Chief Clerks of the Senate and House of Representatives jointly determine the salary increases for members of the General Assembly.
- Additional compensation for officers and leaders of the General Assembly is also adjusted annually based on the CPI-U and CPI-W.
- Publication requirements for salary adjustments are specified in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Who is affected
- Judges
- Governor
- Lieutenant Governor
- State Treasurer
- Auditor General
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Primary sponsor
Steven Mentzer
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