Committee advances bill with 57% salary hikes for Nebraska constitutional officers, except governor • Nebraska Examiner

Committee advances bill with 57% salary hikes for Nebraska constitutional officers, except governor • Nebraska Examiner

The Nebraska Board of State Canvassers meets to certify the November 2024 general election results on Dec. 2, 2024. From left: State Auditor Mike Foley, Secretary of State Bob Evnen, Gov. Jim Pillen, Attorney General Mike Hilgers and State Treasurer Tom Briese. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — A legislative committee has narrowly advanced a bill that would provide all Nebraska constitutional officers, except the governor, a roughly 57%…

Panel advances bill to give state officials raises

Zach Wendling Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A legislative committee has narrowly advanced a bill that would provide all Nebraska constitutional officers, except the governor, a roughly 57% salary raise effective in 2027. Legislative Bill 345, introduced by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, includes no specific dollar amounts as introduced. However, the committee unanimously adopted an amendment to the bill, advanced in a 5-1…