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Lawmakers debate pay adjustments for state workers; multiple motions withdrawn after lengthy debate
Summary
Committee members spent an extended period discussing change‑in‑employee‑compensation proposals — including a $1.55‑per‑hour across‑the‑board approach, a percent‑based option, market supplements and public‑school elements — but sponsors withdrew competing motions to allow staff time to reformat language and numbers for a later meeting.
Members of the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee engaged in a prolonged debate over change‑in‑employee‑compensation proposals for fiscal 2026, including a dollar‑per‑hour alternative, percent‑based options and targeted market increases.
Representative Furness presented the CEC committee recommendation — described as a $1.55 per hour increase for permanent employees of state agencies and institutions (with additional targeted increases such as an 8%…
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