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Idaho Parole Commission seeks pay increase for commissioners amid staffing concerns
Summary
The Commission of Pardons and Parole asked lawmakers to raise commissioner pay from $300 to $400 per hearing day (subject to statute change), citing rising workloads, extensive unpaid preparation time and anticipated turnover; the commission’s new executive director said she will review processes and models to retain experienced commissioners.
The Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Feb. 4 that it is seeking a statutory increase in commissioner compensation and additional replacement laptops to maintain capacity and retain experienced commissioners.
Noah Peterson, budget policy analyst with the Legislative Services Office, told the committee the commission is requesting an ongoing statutory change that would increase daily pay for commissioners from $300 to $400. Peterson said…
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