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JFAC deadlocks on CEC pay motions; multiple proposals fail, committee will revisit
Summary
Lawmakers debated four alternative plans for change‑in‑employee‑compensation (CEC) — including a $1.55 per hour flat‑dollar plan, a merit‑based 4% plan, and the governor's 5% merit plan — but none of the motions passed on Jan. 31; the committee said it will return to the issue on a future date.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee considered four competing change‑in‑employee‑compensation (CEC) proposals on Jan. 31 but failed to pass any of them, leaving statewide employee pay increases unresolved for fiscal 2026.
Legislative Services Office analyst Mr. Bybee explained the methodology behind four motions included in the committee packet. The motions differed principally in distribution method and totals: a flat dollar approach calculated as $1.55 per hour per permanent employee (with various add‑ons for community colleges and public schools), a dollar‑plus‑minimum motion that combined $1.55 with a 3% floor for higher earners, a merit‑based motion providing up to 4% based on performance, and the governor's recommended…
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