Video & Transcript Research : 'salary study'

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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 13th, 2026 at 05:31 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're going to study this issue, but no virtual program will be impacted.
  • If the intent is to do the study, why does that need to be there?
  • To do the study, why does that need to be there? Mr.
  • a final report on the comprehensive study to the Education Study Committee shall submit a final report
  • So therefore they're exempt from the study as well, Mr. Chair? Mr.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education REVISED Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill proposes a feasibility study to be done by the state regions on the possibility of some three-year
  • But this will put in statute that we, as the legislature, want the regions to do further study on the
  • I was looking at empirical studies trying to... Find out, stay curious.
  • Continue to push for higher salaries for teachers.
  • The house bill expands that to include science and social studies in pre-K through fourth grade.
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 10th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The legislative bill 838... total expense to provide temporary salaries and funding funds...
  • The bill appropriates funds for the Service Program and includes permanent and temporary salaries for
  • , Temporary salaries for state employees should be made from funds appropriated in this section.
  • No expense for permanent or temporary salaries and premiums for the same employee should be made from
  • It does not include salary, wages, or compensation, except as otherwise provided.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 23rd, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There were some previous ones, some studies and reports.
  • What study was that? I'd have to find it for you.
  • Are you conflating that study with the juvenile justice study that took place in 2013?
  • There's lots of studies on Orleans out there. I don't think there's a study. I don't think so.
  • There's lots of studies on Orleans out there.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Select Committee on Pension Policy Sep 16th, 2025

Select Committee on Pension Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Another way we use this assumption is as a piece in studying the general salary growth assumption, which
  • Another way we use this assumption is as a piece in studying the general salary growth assumption, which
  • But we study that demographic assumption as part of our demographic experience study, which is a separate
  • Instead, we'll be focused on the economic piece, the general salary growth piece, and we study that through
  • We adopt general salary... Is there a motion to adopt general salary growth of 3.5%? I move.
Summary: The committee approved the July minutes and then received an informational presentation from the Office of the State Actuary on the financial condition of the state retirement systems. The actuary reported that employer contribution rates are generally declining, helped by strong investment returns and reduced funding for PERS 1 and TERS 1, while funded ratios have continued to improve; on a combined basis the plans were reported at 100% funded in 2024, with open plans above 95% and legacy plans varying by system. The presentation also reviewed projected rates and funded ratios under current assumptions, noted that pension costs are taking a smaller share of the state general fund, and discussed risks from investment volatility, policy changes, and demographic experience. Committee members asked about savings from lower rates, deferred asset smoothing, and how Washington compares with other states. The committee then considered the state actuary’s recommendation on long-term economic assumptions and adopted all four recommendations by roll call votes: inflation at 3.0%, general salary growth at 3.5%, membership growth for Plan 1 funding at 1.0%, and investment rate of return at 7.25%. The actuaries explained that the inflation and salary growth increases were driven largely by higher long-term inflation expectations, while the investment return recommendation matched the current statutory assumption. Members discussed the timing of the Pension Funding Council’s decision, the effect of tariffs and inflation uncertainty, and how assumption changes would affect future contribution rates and budgets, particularly for open plans. Staff then gave an update on the LEOFF 1 study, explaining the difference between being “ahead of schedule” and truly overfunded, and summarizing responses received from DRS, the State Treasurer, and the State Investment Board on the merger and restatement proposals. DRS said both bills could be administered, though the merger bill’s COLA banking provision would be challenging until its new system is ready; the Treasurer urged caution, especially about the restatement bill and the use of one-time funds; and the Investment Board said removing assets from the trust would have some transaction costs but likely small impacts. The committee discussed whether to invite additional agencies and local government groups to testify, and staff said more responses, including from Ice Miller and the State Actuary, were expected for the October meeting. Finally, the committee heard a briefing on PERS 1/TERS 1 COLA policy and related bills from the last session. Staff reviewed the committee’s prior ongoing COLA recommendation, the SCPP-endorsed bills that would have created a one-time 3% COLA followed by an ongoing COLA, the Senate merger bill, and a separate ad hoc COLA bill. Public testimony largely supported Plan 1 COLAs and stable contribution rates, while several speakers urged caution about transferring LEOFF 1 surplus assets or merging legacy plans, and others raised concerns about climate risk and the pension fund’s investments. No further committee action was taken on the COLA item during this portion of the meeting.