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JFAC discussion on change in employee compensation ends without a decision; motions withdrawn for further staff work
Summary
Committee debated multiple proposals for change in employee compensation — including a $1.55‑per‑hour across‑the‑board approach and a merit/percent hybrid — but sponsors withdrew both motions to allow staff to revise and present corrected numbers; committee deferred final action to a later meeting.
The committee engaged in extended debate on proposed FY2026 changes in employee compensation, including competing approaches to a cost‑of‑living or merit‑based increase and market adjustments for IT, engineering, nursing and state trooper pay.
Representative Furness presented the CEC committee recommendation — a $1.55 per hour increase for permanent employees and targeted market adjustments (4.5% for classified IT/engineering, an 8% trooper pay…
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