HB1937: Legislator Compensation Commission; established, report.

Legislative Summary

General Assembly; Legislator Compensation Commission established. Establishes the Legislator Compensation Commission, to be formed every four years for the purpose of reviewing the salaries, expense allowances, retirement benefits, and other emoluments received by members of the General Assembly and determining whether any adjustments to salaries or allowances are needed. The Commission shall consist of two former Governors, two former members of the Senate of Virginia, and two former members of the House of Delegates, to be appointed by the Joint Rules Committee, with equal representation given to the two major political parties in the Commonwealth. Any adjustments made to salaries, expense allowances, or other emoluments or benefits based upon the recommendation of the Commission shall be effective beginning with January 1 of the year immediately following the general election for all members of the General Assembly.