State police and conservation officer salaries.
Summary
Provides that before July 1, 2023, the state police board (board) shall establish a new salary matrix for police employees. Provides that the base salary of a police employee with the rank of trooper (excluding longevity increases) must be equal to or greater than the average of the 10 highest base salaries (excluding longevity increases) for a nonpromoted patrolman employed by any law enforcement department in Indiana. Requires the natural resources commission to categorize conservation officer years of service through the fifteenth year after June 30, 2023, rather than through the twentieth year. Provides that the department of natural resources shall adjust the salaries of conservation officers in accordance with changes made by the board. Requires the department of workforce development to provide certain information relating to salaries to the board. Provides that, after June 30, 2023, the number of salary increase increments for each rank for state police officers and conservation officers is reduced from 20 years to 15 years.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2023
Last action Jan 19, 2023
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Judy
RRepublican
Co
Bob Morris
RRepublican
Co
Dave Heine
RRepublican
Co
John Bartlett
DDemocratic
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