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House approves resolution blocking automatic pay increase for legislators
Summary
The Utah House passed HJR 9 to prevent an automatic legislator pay increase recommended by the Legislative Compensation Commission; the resolution passed on a recorded vote, 75–0, and was referred to the Senate.
The Utah House of Representatives on the floor approved House Joint Resolution 9 to prevent an automatic pay increase for legislators recommended by the Legislative Compensation Commission.
Sponsor Representative Glenn Way told the chamber the commission recommended raising the salary from $120,000 to $130,000. The resolution removes the automatic effect of that recommendation so the increase would not take effect without legislative action. Representative King and other members signaled support, saying the timing was poor amid state budget cuts and layoffs.
Representative King asked whether the sponsor would accept cosponsors; Way said the resolution was open to any member who wished to join. On final tally, HJR 9 received 75 yes votes and 0 no votes and the resolution was referred to the Senate for further consideration.
Representative Way framed the vote as a demonstration that membership is intended as public service rather than a career driven by compensation. The resolution will next be considered by the Senate.
