The bill, H.B. No. 237, proposes a pay raise for state employees during the fiscal biennium beginning September 1, 2025. It stipulates that each full-time employee of a state agency, including institutions of higher education, will receive a salary increase of $10,000 for each fiscal year of the biennium. Part-time employees will receive a proportional increase based on the number of hours they work compared to a full-time employee, calculated as a fraction of the $10,000 increase.

However, the bill specifies that this pay raise does not apply to members of the legislature or members of boards, commissions, or other governing bodies of state agencies, including institutions of higher education, who are not eligible for a salary but may receive per diem or expense reimbursements. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.