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Committee approves CEC package including $1.55/hr minimum increase, trooper and IT adjustments after heated debate
Summary
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee approved a statewide compensation package that funds a $1.55‑per‑hour minimum increase for permanent state employees and targeted adjustments—4.5% for IT/engineering, up to 8% for Idaho State Police troopers, and nursing/hc workers receiving $1.55 or 3%—after debate and a roll‑call vote.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Feb. 6 approved a statewide compensation package to implement a Change in Employee Compensation (CEC) adjustment that funds a minimum increase of $1.55 per hour for permanent state employees and includes targeted schedule adjustments.
Representative Miller moved the motion to provide $84,411,100 to fund $1.55 per hour per permanent employee of state agencies and institutions, to include $2,305,700 for community colleges, $6,042,800 for salary schedule adjustments for those at the minimum of pay grades, additional funding for Idaho Military Division parity with federal compensation, 4.5% increases for IT and engineering staff, additional funding for Idaho State Police troopers (up to 8%), and additional…
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