Sen. Moore Votes Against Legislation Increasing Compensation for Public Officials
Friday, January 27, 2017
The legislation would raise the salaries of constitutional officers by at least $40,000 and would be the first increase in stipends since 1982. The bill would also increase the salaries of judges by $25,000 and removes per-diems for legislator travel.
“As an elected official, I have the opportunity to help improve our region and enhance the lives of residents in the community. While I recognize the merits of updating compensation formulas that have remained widely unaltered for years, or even decades, I do not feel comfortable accepting the level of compensation authorized by this legislation,” said Senator Moore.
The bill, has moved to the Governor’s desk for consideration. If vetoed, the Legislature can override the veto by a two-thirds majority vote in both the Senate and House of Representatives. If a legislative override is successful, Moore will not accept an increase in the level of compensation currently received.
Moore is one of only nine senators to vote against the provision.
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