LD1575

Allows Maine legislators to choose annual salary payments instead of session-based payments.

This bill allows Maine legislators to choose to be paid their annual salary in equal payments over the course of the year, rather than receiving it in payments spread out over the legislative session. The salary for each year of the biennium remains the same, with $25,000 in the first year and $20,000 in the second year. Legislators must make this choice prior to the beginning of each regular session. The bill also includes provisions for cost-of-living adjustments and mileage reimbursement.