Rules Committee approves 2% across‑the‑board pay increase and 1.5% merit pool for Senate employees

Jun 1, 2026

The Minnesota Senate Committee on Rules and Administration approved committee resolution CR019-one, authorizing a 2% across‑the‑board salary increase and a 1.5% merit pool for Senate employees, along with related merit plan and benefit provisions.

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The Minnesota Senate Committee on Rules and Administration approved a committee resolution (CR019-one) on employee compensation on June 1, 2026, adopting a 2% across‑the‑board salary increase for Senate employees and a merit pool equivalent to 1.5% of salaries. Secretary Bodnar presented the proposal and described it as similar to last year’s resolution.

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