New York lawmakers have become the highest-paid state legislators in the nation after getting a pay raise of $32,000.
— Just in time for the New Year, New York lawmakers have become the highest paid state legislators in the nation under a bill signed Saturday. Members of both houses are
, for a base salary of $142,000, under a bill Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a day before her inauguration Sunday. That's a 29% raise over their previous salary of $110,000.Before the pay boost, state lawmakers in California were the highest paid with a yearly base salary of $119,000, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.New York lawmakers passed the pay-raise bill during a special session in late December. The new pay raise comes with restrictions, though.
Members of the New York Assembly debate legislation to approve a legislative pay raise during a special legislative session in the Assembly Chamber at the state Capitol, Dec. 22, 2022, in Albany, N.Y.Starting in 2025, outside income will be capped at $35,000. Pay in excess of that from military service, retirement plans, or investments will still be allowed.Some Democrats in the legislature supported the pay raise, and said it was necessary in order to keep up with the cost of living.
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