House Concurrent Resolution No. 4, introduced by the Ways and Means Committee, addresses the compensation of Idaho's legislative members as determined by the Citizens' Committee on Legislative Compensation. The resolution notes that the committee has approved a base salary of $25,000 per year for legislators from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2026, which represents a 26% increase from the previous salary of $19,913. This increase aims to align legislative compensation more closely with that of other state employees, as legislative salaries have lagged behind increases for judges, constitutional officers, and state employees since 2005. The resolution also highlights that Idaho's legislators rank 12th out of 25 part-time legislatures in terms of compensation.

Furthermore, the resolution allows individual legislators who feel their compensation is excessive to donate all or a portion of their salary back to the taxpayers of Idaho by contributing to the Tax Relief Fund. This provision acknowledges the concerns of some legislators regarding the appropriateness of the salary increase while providing a mechanism for those who wish to express their discontent with the compensation structure. The resolution ultimately seeks to balance legislative compensation with the financial realities faced by taxpayers in the state.