HJRO

Legislature: legislators; salary for legislators; modify. Amends sec. 12, art. IV of the state constitution.

Introduced·8/27/25
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Michigan HJRO amends the state constitution to set legislator salaries and mileage reimbursements.

The bill amends the Michigan state constitution to establish a state officers compensation commission that determines salaries and expense allowances for legislators, the governor, the lieutenant governor, the attorney general, the secretary of state, and the justices of the supreme court. Effective January 1, 2026, legislators' hourly salary is set at $13.73, and they must be reimbursed for mileage to Lansing during session days. The commission consists of seven members appointed by the governor and meets every two years for up to 15 days.

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History

Aug 28, 2025

House

Joint Resolution Electronically Reproduced 08/27/2025

Aug 27, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. James Desana

Aug 27, 2025

House

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