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Committee introduces RS32721 to clarify stipend and benefit "off ramp" for outgoing members
Summary
Representative Stephanie Mickelson introduced RS32721 to create an "off ramp" allowing members leaving office to continue receiving stipends or benefits through the end of their term; the RS was introduced and sent to the second-reading calendar.
Representative Stephanie Mickelson said she and Representative Handy brought forward RS32721 to clarify an "off ramp" so members who leave office mid-term would be able to receive stipends and benefits through the remainder of that term. She described the RS as a minor revision to earlier drafts that primarily adds clarity to existing provisions.
Committee action
- Representative Akiles moved to introduce RS32721 and send it to the second-reading calendar. The committee approved introduction and the RS was introduced.
What was said
Mickelson described the change as intended to assist members currently serving who might leave office and still receive the stipend or benefits they had been receiving "through the end of their term." The sponsor said the RS "has not changed from the previous 2 or 3 iterations" except for the off-ramp addition.
Ending note
RS32721 was introduced and will appear on the second-reading calendar for further consideration.
