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House passes HB190 giving local boards ability to raise or waive compensation
Summary
HB190 would permit local school boards and the State Board to increase or waive their compensation (proposal raised maximums and clarified payment language); after extended debate on fiscal impacts and volunteerism, the House passed the bill 56-12.
Representative (speaker 16) introduced HB190, which would allow local boards of education and the State Board of Education to waive their compensation or increase it up to a higher level (discussion referenced increasing the cap toward $3,000 annually). Sponsors said local boards would still have to take action and would be accountable to their constituents; opponents cautioned about fiscal impact and the effect on classroom resources if local budgets absorb insurance or benefit costs.
Members debated whether the proposal would include insurance and other benefits in a "total compensation" calculation, whether the increase amounted to an excessive percentage change, and the implications for volunteerism and local governance. Several representatives urged caution about fiscal notes and recommended parity with other public entities. After extended floor discussion, the House voted to pass HB190 with 56 yes votes and 12 no votes; the bill will proceed to the Senate.
