2010 House Concurrent Resolution 42

Reject 3 percent state employee pay hike

Offered in the House

Feb. 23, 2010

Offered by Rep. Chuck Moss (R-40)

To reject a 3 percent pay increase for unionized state government employees in the 2010-2011 fiscal year (which begins on Oct. 1, 2010). Reportedly the raise will cost $77.3 million. A two-thirds majority is required to pass the measure. The House majority used parliamentary maneuvers to prevent the resolution from being "discharged" from committee and voted on by the full House.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations