This bill proposes significant increases in the salaries and allowances for state elected officials in Iowa, including members of the general assembly and statewide executive officials. For members of the general assembly, the annual salary will rise by $20,000, bringing it to $45,000 starting in 2027, along with a monthly allowance increase of $150 for expenses. The salaries for leadership positions, such as the speaker of the house and the presiding officer of the senate, will also see substantial increases, with the speaker's salary rising to $67,500 and the president pro tempore's salary to $49,000. Additionally, a cost-of-living adjustment will be applied annually based on the adjustments received by executive branch noncontract state employees, starting in 2028.

For statewide elected executive officials, the bill codifies and raises their salaries significantly, with the governor's salary increasing by $100,000 to $230,000, while other officials like the lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, and secretary of agriculture will see their salaries rise by approximately $76,788, and the attorney general's salary will increase by $86,331. Similar to the legislative salaries, these executive salaries will also be subject to annual cost-of-living adjustments beginning July 1, 2026. The changes will take effect upon the commencement of the first pay period for executive branch state employees following the bill's enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2.10, 9.5, 7.8