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Governor's budget would raise Capital Fellows pay; LAO recommends smaller increase

2522154 · March 6, 2025
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Summary

The governor's budget proposes $1.3 million ongoing to raise monthly pay for Capital Fellows from $3,253 to $4,888; the Legislative Analyst's Office recommended a smaller (10%) increase, citing competitiveness and inflation considerations.

The subcommittee heard a proposal to increase compensation for Capital Fellows — early‑career fellows placed in Assembly, Senate, executive and judicial fellowship positions — and a Legislative Analyst's Office recommendation for a smaller increase.

Devin Mitchell of the Department of Finance said the governor's budget includes about $1,300,000 ongoing to raise fellows' monthly salary from $3,253 to $4,888.…

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