The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 350, aims to increase the per diem compensation for members of the Connecticut State Board of Labor Relations and the State Board of Mediation and Arbitration. Specifically, the bill repeals and replaces subsection (a) of section 31-102 of the general statutes, which previously set the per diem rate at one hundred fifty dollars. The new rate will be three hundred dollars for each day members are engaged in board duties, effective October 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill amends section 31-98, increasing the compensation for panel members from three hundred twenty-five dollars to five hundred dollars, and for those preparing written decisions, from five hundred dollars to one thousand dollars.

The bill also includes provisions for compensation related to extended proceedings, maintaining the requirement for prior approval from the Labor Commissioner for any proceedings extending beyond two days. Furthermore, the compensation for executive panel sessions is increased from two hundred dollars to three hundred dollars per member. These changes are intended to better reflect the responsibilities and commitments of board members and to ensure fair compensation for their services.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 31-98