House Joint Resolution O, introduced by Rep. DeSana, proposes an amendment to the Michigan Constitution of 1963 to establish a state officers compensation commission responsible for determining the salaries and expense allowances of various state officials, including legislators, the governor, and justices of the supreme court. The commission will consist of seven members appointed by the governor, and its determinations will require approval from the legislature through a concurrent resolution. The resolution outlines the process for amending these determinations and ensures that any reductions in salary or expenses cannot fall below the current levels at the time of the decision.

Beginning January 1, 2026, the resolution sets the salary for members of the legislature at $13.73 per hour, with compensation only for hours spent in session or committee meetings. Additionally, legislators will be reimbursed for mileage incurred while traveling to Lansing for legislative sessions, based on the standard mileage rate set by the IRS. The commission will convene every two years for a maximum of 15 session days to review and adjust compensation as necessary, and the proposed amendment will be submitted to the public for approval in the next general election.