H.215 is a bill introduced by Representative Nugent of South Burlington that aims to establish a new compensation framework for members of the General Assembly and the Governor in Vermont. The bill proposes that the salary for General Assembly members be set at the median wage in Vermont, as determined by the Vermont Department of Labor. Additionally, it allows these members to participate in health insurance and retirement programs that are available to State employees.

Furthermore, the bill seeks to cap the Governor's salary at no more than 21 times the lowest salary paid to an elected State officer in any given year. This measure is intended to create a more equitable compensation structure for elected officials in Vermont, aligning their salaries with median wage standards and ensuring that the Governor's salary remains proportionate to the lowest-paid elected officials.