Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Died 6 D cosponsors

SB 1283 — An Act amending the act of September 30, 1983 (P.L.160, No.39), known as the Public Official Compensation Law, further providing for members of the General Assembly.

Last action — PN 1941 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

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The bill amends the salary and expense allowances for members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly during a declared disaster emergency.

  • Section 4(a)

    the salary of members of the General Assembly shall be $47,000 per annum and mileage to and from their homes at the rate of 20¢ per mile, circular, for each week a member was in actual attendance in session between their homes and the State Capitol and, except as provided herein, no other compensation shall be allowed whatsoever, except each member of the General Assembly shall receive an allocation for clerical assistance and other expenses incurred during his term in connection with the duties of his office in the sum of $7,500 annually; the salary to be payable in equal monthly installments the first day of the month, including the installment due December 1 of each even-numbered year. → The salary of members of the General Assembly shall be $47,000 per annum and mileage to and from their homes at the rate of 20¢ per mile, circular, for each week a member was in actual attendance in session between their homes and the State Capitol and, except as provided herein, no other compensation shall be allowed whatsoever, except each member of the General Assembly shall receive an allocation for clerical assistance and other expenses incurred during his term in connection with the duties of his office in the sum of $7,500 annually; the salary to be payable in equal monthly installments the first day of the month, including the installment due December 1 of each even-numbered year. Notwithstanding paragraph (1), during the proclamation of disaster emergency issued by the Governor on March 6, 2020, published at 50 Pa.B. 1644 (March 21, 2020), and any renewal of the state of disaster emergency, no member of the General Assembly may receive a per diem or payment for additional expenses.

    The change clarifies the prohibition on additional compensation to General Assembly members during a disaster emergency.

Action History

  1. PN 1941 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 243 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (243)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1283?
SB 1283 is sponsored by Lindsey M. Williams (Democratic), Maria Collett (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Katie J. Muth (Democratic), Farnese, Arnold, Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Sharif Street (Democratic), Dinniman, and Blake.
What is the current status of SB 1283?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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