The bill amends various sections of the Revised Code to standardize and regulate compensation for individuals appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, particularly focusing on members of boards and commissions. It introduces provisions that align their compensation with specific guidelines in section 124.152 of the Revised Code, establishing a cap on salaries for full-time exempt employees at $100,000 annually and part-time exempt employees at an hourly rate of $48.08. Additionally, it requires that any proposed appointee's salary be submitted alongside their name to the Senate, ensuring transparency in the appointment process.

Moreover, the bill outlines the governance structure for college-preparatory boarding schools, detailing the composition and appointment process for their boards of trustees, and clarifying the responsibilities of the chancellor of higher education and the director of the state lottery commission. It also introduces new salary provisions for members of the industrial commission and modifies the assessment framework for public utilities, including a new salary structure for public utilities commissioners. The bill aims to enhance the efficiency of the public utilities commission while ensuring fair assessments and compliance with existing compensation regulations.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 124.15, 124.152, 3328.15, 3333.01, 3770.02, 4121.02, 4905.10