We hate the government. We pay it extra for doing nothing. It's worth it too. We get almost as much nothing as we pay for.
38k, and we think its bad, whom here wants the job?For what it's worth, the salary has been at the same level since 1998. Until 1988, it was $20K. In 1988, the salary was increased to $32K. In 1998, the salary was increased to $38.4K.
Who is responsible for setting the salaries and benefits? 5 board members (including the chair) appointed by the Governor, 2 appointed by the Speaker of the House, and 2 appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. The Director of State Finance and Chair of the Oklahoma Tax Commission are also on the board as ex-officio members.
If their salary was tied to inflation, it would be $54.5K today.
For what it's worth, the salary has been at the same level since 1998. Until 1988, it was $20K. In 1988, the salary was increased to $32K. In 1998, the salary was increased to $38.4K.
Who is responsible for setting the salaries and benefits? 5 board members (including the chair) appointed by the Governor, 2 appointed by the Speaker of the House, and 2 appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. The Director of State Finance and Chair of the Oklahoma Tax Commission are also on the board as ex-officio members.
If their salary was tied to inflation, it would be $54.5K today.
Under the Oklahoma Constitution, legislative sessions must begin at noon on the first Monday in February of every odd-numbered year, cannot exceed one hundred and sixty days, and must be finally adjourned by no later than five o'clock p.m. on the last Friday in May of each year.[18] The first session cannot exceed 160 days.[19] In odd numbered years following an election, the legislature must meet on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January for the sole purpose of determining the outcome of the state-wide elections. This meeting must begin at noon and must be adjourned by five o'clock p.m. on the same day.
38k, and we think its bad, whom here wants the job?
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