STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31679 / H0725
This legislation provides a 3% salary increase, similar to other state employees, for each of the Public Utilities
Commissioners, State Tax Commissioners, and Industrial Commissioners effective July 1, 2024.
The salary of each of the three Public Utilities Commissioners is statutorily raised from $122,742 to $126,424.
The salary of each of the four State Tax Commissioners is statutorily raised from $113,977 to $117,396.
The salary of each of the three Industrial Commissioners is statutorily raised from $119,540 to $123,126.
This legislation also provides an appropriation for the increased cost to each agency for salary and benefits for
each of the ten commissioners.
FISCAL NOTE
This appropriates a total of $43,200 to increase commissioner pay by 3%. This includes $35,500 for salaries
and $7,700 for benefits.
Of the total, $13,700 is from the General Fund and $29,500 is from dedicated funds.
Contact:
Frances G. Lippitt
Budget and Policy Analysis
(208) 334-4745
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 03/21/2024, 8:38 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 61-215, 63-102, 72-503