#1OKLAHOMA Office of Management & Enterprise Services Legislative Compensation Board Oct. 17, 2023#2Board of Legislative Compensation constitutional reference Article 5 Section 21 of the Constitution . "...Board shall each two years review the compensation paid to the members of the Legislature and shall be empowered to change such compensation." '...such change to become effective on the fifteenth day following the succeeding general election..." Appointing authority . Governor - 5 members. President pro tempore - 2 members. Speaker of the House - 2 members. Title 74 Section 291.2 sets the meeting date and time and establishes the term limits for the Board members. • "...third Tuesday of October in every odd- numbered year at nine o'clock a.m." "I ...the Board shall review the compensation paid to members of the State Legislature and, if necessary, change the compensation..." May "hold such additional meetings as are necessary." "Any change in legislative compensation shall be made by the Board no later than the third Tuesday of November in said odd-numbered year."#3How salaries are determined statewide State of Oklahoma Position Legislative Legislators How is salary established? Legislative Compensation Board Executive Governor Lt. Governor Corporate Commissioners Treasurer Auditor Set in Statute Set in Statute Set in Statute Set in Statute Set in Statute Insurance Commissioner Set in Statute Attorney General Set in Statute State Superintendent of Public Instruction Set in Statute Commissioner of Labor Set in Statute Judicial Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Board on Judicial Compensation Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Board on Judicial Compensation District Court Judge Board on Judicial Compensation#41/1/2008 H Historic actions of Board: '08-'23 10/20/2009 Base comp: $38,400 Pres. Pro Tem/Speaker: $17,932 Floor Leaders: $12,364 Appropriations Chairs/ Speaker Pro Tem/ Asst. Maj Leader: $12,364 10/15/2013 Base comp: $38,400 Pres. Pro Tem/Speaker: $17,932 Floor Leaders: $12,364 Appropriations Chairs/ Speaker Pro Tem/ Asst. Maj Leader: $12,364 11/16/2017 Base comp: $35,021 (-$3,379) Pres. Pro Tem/Speaker: $16,354 (-$1,578) Floor Leaders: $11,276 (-$1,088) Appropriations Chairs/ Speaker Pro Tem/ Asst. Maj Leader: $11,276 (-$1,088) 12/31/2023 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Base comp: $38,400 Pres. Pro Tem/Speaker: $17,932 Floor Leaders: $12,364 Appropriations Chairs/ Speaker Pro Tem/ Asst. Maj Leader: $12,364 10/18/2011 Base comp: $38,400 Pres. Pro Tem/Speaker: $17,932 Floor Leaders: $12,364 Appropriations Chairs/ Speaker Pro Tem/ Asst. Maj Leader: $12,364 10/20/2015 Base comp: $47,500 (+$12,479) Pres. Pro Tem/Speaker: $17,932 (+$1,578) Floor Leaders: $12,364 (+$1,088) Appropriations Chairs/ Speaker Pro Tem/ Asst. Maj Leader: $12,364 (+$1,088) 10/15/2019 10/19/2021 Last LCB Meeting No change since 10/15/2019 10/17/2023 Current LCB Meeting#5Important dates Last day to change legislative compensation: Nov. 21, 2023 Effective date of a legislative compensation change: Nov. 20, 2024 Next biennial meeting: Oct. 15, 2025, at 9 a.m.#6Statewide survey of salaries 2023 and 2021 State of Oklahoma Position Legislative Legislators 2023 Salary 2021 Salary Change in Salary $47,500 $47,500 0% Executive Governor Lt. Governor Corporation Commissioner Treasurer $147,0001 $147,000 1 $114,7131 $114,7131 $114,7131 $114,7131 $114,7131 $114,7131 Auditor $114,7131 $114,7131 Insurance Commissioner $126,7131 $114,7131 10.5% Attorney General $132,8251 $132,8251 State Superintendent of Public Instruction $124,3731 $124,3731 Commissioner of Labor $105,0531 $105,0531 ៖៖៖៖៖៖៖៖៖ 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Judicial Chief Justice of the Supreme Court $185,2452 $172,0492 7.67% Associate Justice of the Supreme Court $173,4692 $161,1122 7.67% District Court Judge $156,7323 $145,5673 7.67% Additional State Employment Information State Employee Benchmark Average $56,8784 $50,0515 13.64% Oklahoma Median Household Income, Calendar Year 2019 $55,8266 $54,4497 2.53% Source: National Conference of State Legislatures, August 2023#72023 regional legislator pay assumptions • Session lengths are calculated based on dates each state legislature convened and adjourned in 2023 and assumes a Monday through Thursday, four-day week. • Most states provide legislators with an allowance for office supplies. • o Note - other states in region (i.e., Missouri, Texas) receive defined amounts for staff salaries and supplies/office expenses. Session limits used when applicable; Special sessions not included. o Note - In the last six years, Oklahoma has had seven regular sessions and nine special sessions. Oklahoma does not include pay for special sessions. • Per diem is authorized by the federal Government Services Administration (GSA) in its Federal Travel Regulation. Note - the per diem is not received by all legislators (see below). 74 O.S. 291.1b "...... Each member shall be entitled to mileage reimbursement [$0.655 per mile] for one (1) round trip per week in traveling to and from the meeting of the Legislature. A member not claiming per diem reimbursement may elect to receive mileage for not to exceed as many trips as there are legislative days for a week...... provided that no single, round-trip mileage reimbursement may exceed the per diem allowance. ..... "#82023 Oklahoma legislative compensation Salary Per diem Additional salaries for leadership positions Mileage Health, life, dental and disability insurance Retirement benefits Set by the Legislative Compensation Board Set in Statute: Title 74 Section 291.1 - Federal Allowable Rate Set by the Legislative Compensation Board Set in Statute: Title 74 Section 291.1b - Federal Allowable Rate (Sec. 500.4) Benefits allowance set by the Legislative Compensation Board Set by Statute: Title 74 Section 935.2 $47,500/year $174/day (as of October 1, 2023) $17,932/year - President pro temp. and speaker of the House $12,364/year - Appropriations chair; House speaker pro temp.; Sen. asst. majority leader; floor leaders $0.655/mile $686.56/month (employee only) Legislators taking office after Nov. 1, 2015, will be placed in the defined contribution plan Pathfinder. Members will choose a contribution rate of 4.5% or greater which will be matched up to 7% and have the freedom to select or change their investments. Source: National Conference of State Legislatures, August 2023#9Oklahoma typical annualized compensation $47,500 Base salary - no leadership position. - $11,136 Per diem – 64 days (2023 session). $8,238.72 Benefits allowance ($686.56/month). $3,325 State retirement contribution (7%). $70,199.72#10State Salary Per Diem Arkansas $44,356/year Within 50 miles of State Capitol: $59/day; beyond 50 miles: $155/day 2023 regional data comparison Terms started Colorado in 2023 $43,977/yr; Terms started in 2021 $41,449/yr Kansas $6,326.18/year Source: National Conference of State Legislatures, August 2023 Within 50 miles of State Capitol: $45/day; beyond 50 miles: $237/day $157/day Additional Salaries for Leadership Positions $50,661/year-House/Assembly Speaker Can be reimbursed for certain office expenses - Committee chairs Office & Staffing No information reported on Senate. House committee chairs and vice chairs can qualify for certain office reimbursement. Benefits Heath Dental Disability Life State Employee Plan, State pays portion, legislator pays portion State Employee Plan, State pays in full for $10k optional at legislator's State Employee Plan policy; Legislators pay for expense additional Retirement Mandatory; 5% of salary $99/day All leaders when in attendance at committee or working. No funding for office supplies for legislators State pays portion, legislator pays portion State pays portion, legislator pays portion State Employee Plan, State pays portion, legislator pays portion State Employee Plan, State pays portion, legislator pays portion Mandatory; 11% $14,039/year Presiding Officer $12,665/year Majority Leader $12,665/year Minority Leader $7,165/year Vice President, assistant majority leaders, and assistant minority leaders $11,290/year - House Appropriation & Senate Ways & Means Chairs. $15,200/year Presiding Officer No funding is provided $7,700/year President Pro Tem Louisiana $16,800/year $175/day Senate and House receive $1,000/month for office $28,000/year - Joint Budget Chair $1,575/year Majority Leader Missouri $37,711/year $125.60/day $1,575/year Minority Leader $2,625/year - President Pro Tem New Mexico $0 $59/day None Texas $7,200/year $221/day None State Employee Plan, State pays portion, legislator pays portion State Employee Plan, State pays portion, legislator pays portion State Employee Plan, State pays portion, legislator pays portion State Employee Plan, State pays portion, legislator. pays portion expenses Senators receive $114,718/yr for staffing and $24,100/yr for office. expenses during regular or special session No funding is provided State Employee Plan, State pays full amount. Legislators are eligible to keep insurance once they leave office at varying rates. State Employee Plan, State pays portion, legislator pays portion State Employee Plan, Optional at legilator's expense State Employee Plan, optional at legislator's expense; Legislators are eligible for COBRA benefits for 18 months after they leave office. State Employee Plan, State pays portion, legislator pays portion State Employee Plan, Optional at legilator's expense State Employee Plan, optional at legislator's expense; Legislators are eligible for COBRA benefits for 18 months after they leave office. State Employee Plan, State pays portion, legislator pays portion State Employee Plan, Optional at legilator's expense State Employee Plan, State pays portion, legislator pays portion; The premium rate & coverate benefit schedule is based on age (the older the member, the lower the coverage for a higher rate). Senate: State Employee Plan, State pays full amount; House: State Employee Plan, State pays portion, legislator pays portion State Employee Plan, Optional at legilator's expense Senators receive $63,000/month for staff salaries and travel; Representatives receive $19,250/month for office expenses during regular or special session and $17,500/ month not during regular or specia session. State Employee Plan, State pays full amount. State Employee Plan, State pays portion, legislator pays portion State Employee Plan, optional at legislator's expense State Employee Plan, optional at legislator's expense Optional: 6% of annualized salary None Mandatory: 26.33% Optional; $600/year Optional: 9.5% $17,932/year - Presiding Officer $12,364/year Majority Leader Oklahoma $47,500 $174/day $12,364/year - Minority Leader $12,364/year - Assistant Majority Leader Senate provided $1500/yr for office supplies; No staff funding is provided. Representatives provided $2,000/yr for office supplies. No staff funding is provided. Senate: State Employee Plan, State pays full amount. House: State Employee Plan, State pays portion, legislator pays portion, portion paid by member dependant on plan. Senate: State Employee Plan, State pays full amount. House: State Employee Plan, State pays portion, legislator pays portion, portion paid by member dependant on plan. Senate: State Employee Plan, State pays full amount. House: State Employee Plan, State pays portion, legislator pays portion, portion paid by member dependant on plan. Senate: State Employee Plan, State pays full amount. House: State Employee Plan, State pays portion, legislator pays portion, portion paid by member dependant on plan. Mandatory: OPERS 3.5%; starting after 11/1/15, 4.5%#112023 regional data comparison - How do we compare? Oklahoma Salary Per diem Additional salaries for leadership positions Arkansas salary Texas per diem Colorado per diem Kansas additional salaries = $47,500/year = $174/day (as of October 1, 2023) = For speaker of House, president pro tempore of Senate and House, majority floor leader, minority floor leader, appropriations chair = $44,356/year (2nd highest in region behind Oklahoma) = $221/day = Beyond 50 miles of State Capitol $237/day = Covers additional leadership positions#122023 regional legislator retirement comparison Oklahoma OPERS: Elected on or after 11/1/2011, 3.5% with 2% computation factor. OPERS: Elected prior to 11/1/2011, up to 10.0% with 4.0% computation factor. Pathfinder: Elected after 11/1/15, up to 7% or above employee and 7% employer match. Arkansas Colorado Kansas Louisiana Missouri New Mexico Texas = up to 5.5% of salary = up to 14% of salary = up to 14%+ of salary = 5% of salary = 11% of salary = 6% of salary (optional) = 0% = 26.33% of salary - = $600 annually (optional) = 9.5% of salary (optional)#13Consideration Timeline and Reminder Last day to change legislative compensation: Nov. 21, 2023 Effective date of a legislative compensation change: Nov. 20, 2024 Next biennial meeting: Oct. 21, 2025, at 9 a.m.#14End of presentation#15Appendix 1 2023 legislative salaries and per diem rates: Oklahoma and surrounding states $0 $43,977 Salary $4,837 Retirement $14,220 Per diem $63,034 Salary $600 Retirement $2,065 Per diem $2,665 $5,460 Salary $10,048 Per diem $15,351 $47,500 Salary $3,325 Retirement $11,136 Per diem $61,961 $37,711 Salary $9,929 Retirement $8,038 Per diem $55,678 $44,356 Salary $2,217 Retirement $9,300 Per diem $55,873 $16,800 Salary $0 Retirement $11,200 Per diem $23,100 Session End Date ............... Sept. 14, 2023 May 9, 2023 $7,200 Salary $684 Retirement $23,647 Per diem $31,531 State* Session Length³ Session Start Date Arkansas 60 Jan. 9, 2023 Colorado⁹ 60 Jan. 9, 2023 Kansas 15 63 Jan. 9, 2023 April 28, 2023 Louisiana 36 April 10, 2023 June 8, 2023 Missouri21 84 Jan. 4, 2023 May 30, 2023 New Mexico26 35 Jan. 17, 2023 March 18, 2023 Oklahoma 64 Feb. 6, 2023 May 26, 2023 Texas 35 107 Jan. 10, 2023 July 13, 2023 Note: Per diem rates are normalized to OK session length (64 days). के#16Appendix 2 Additional notes Arkansas had a raise in 2020 from $41,394 to $42,428. Colorado's last salary raise was in 2019 to $40,242. Kansas pays a salary of $88.66 per session day. Louisiana hasn't raised the salary since before 2010. Missouri's last salary raise was in 2009 to $35,915. New Mexico does not pay a salary and meets for 30 days in even-numbered years and 60 days in odd- numbered years. Oklahoma had a raise in 2020 from $35,021 to $47,500 Texas meets biennially for a maximum of 140 regular session days; Members are paid $600/month, or $7,200/year. Source: National Conference of State Legislatures, August 2023