Legislator Compensation Commission; established, report. (HB1937)

Introduced By

Del. Ken Plum (D-Reston) with support from co-patron Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

General Assembly; Legislator Compensation Commission established. Establishes the Legislator Compensation Commission, to be formed every four years for the purpose of reviewing the salaries, expense allowances, retirement benefits, and other emoluments received by members of the General Assembly and determining whether any adjustments to salaries or allowances are needed. The Commission shall consist of two former Governors, two former members of the Senate of Virginia, and two former members of the House of Delegates, to be appointed by the Joint Rules Committee, with equal representation given to the two major political parties in the Commonwealth. Any adjustments made to salaries, expense allowances, or other emoluments or benefits based upon the recommendation of the Commission shall be effective beginning with January 1 of the year immediately following the general election for all members of the General Assembly. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/10/2023Committee
01/10/2023Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23101824D
01/10/2023Referred to Committee on Rules
01/20/2023Impact statement from DPB (HB1937)
01/31/2023Tabled in Rules (13-Y 5-N) (see vote tally)