The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5220, aims to increase the membership of the State Properties Review Board from six to eight members and to enhance the compensation for board members. Specifically, the bill stipulates that the speaker of the House and the president pro tempore of the Senate will jointly appoint an additional member, as will the minority leaders of the House and Senate, effective July 1, 2026. The new composition will ensure that no more than four members belong to the same political party. Additionally, the terms for appointments will be standardized to four years, with provisions for filling any vacancies that may arise.

In terms of compensation, the bill proposes to raise the per diem payment for the chairperson from $200 to $300, with an annual cap increasing from $30,000 to $45,000. Similarly, other board members will see their per diem increase from $200 to $300, with the annual maximum rising from $25,000 to $40,000. The bill also replaces the term "chairman" with "chairperson" to promote gender-neutral language. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance the operational capacity and financial recognition of the State Properties Review Board.