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Committee advances bill proposing tiered $5,000 teacher pay increases
Summary
House Bill 156 would raise the minimum teacher salary schedule by $5,000 per tier: $55,000 for level 1, $65,000 level 2, $75,000 level 3. The Appropriations & Finance Committee advanced the measure without an attached appropriation in the bill text.
Representative Garrett introduced House Bill 156, which would increase minimum teacher salaries by $5,000 per tier: establishing $55,000 for level 1, $65,000 for level 2 and $75,000 for level 3.
The sponsor said the bill reflects priorities included in the budget framework but contains no separate appropriation in the bill text. There was no public testimony and committee members had limited questions. Committee procedure shows a motion to pass was made, seconded and the measure advanced; the transcript records no roll‑call vote tally.
Why it matters: The bill would set a new statutory minimum salary schedule for teachers if adopted and funded. Committee speakers noted the proposal is consistent with broader budget priorities already under consideration.
What’s next: The bill advanced in committee; any final funding would need to be provided through the budget or other appropriations measures.
