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Senate approves resolution urging consideration of pay increases for public safety officers and firefighters
Summary
Senate Concurrent Resolution 1, presented by Senator Wyler, urges increased pay for certain public safety officers and firefighters to accompany retirement‑benefit recognition; the Senate passed SCR1 unanimously (26–0, 3 absent) and will send it to the House.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 1, presented by Senator Wyler, recognizes retirement benefits for peace officers, public safety officers, and firefighters and urges corresponding consideration of pay increases for employees of entities other than the state who provide public safety services.
Wyler said the resolution is intended as a tool for local employers to use in requests for salary increases, particularly for tier‑2 employees, and that recognition of retirement benefits should be accompanied by thoughtful pay adjustments.
The Senate took a roll call vote on SCR1; the clerk recorded 26 yea votes, 0 nays and 3 absences. President Niederhauser announced that SCR1 passed and will be sent to the House for consideration.
The resolution is advisory and procedural in nature; it does not itself change compensation or statutory retirement benefits but signals the Legislature’s position for local employers and stakeholders.
