An Act To Amend The Law Governing The Authority Of The Governor To Set Salary Rates For State Police Command Staff

This bill gives the Governor the authority to set salary rates for majors within the Maine State Police, while other command staff positions remain under the Civil Service Law. Currently, the Governor already determines salaries for the chief and deputy chief, but this legislation extends that power to include majors. The change affects the Department of Public Safety by clarifying which positions fall under gubernatorial salary determination versus civil service rules. This amendment to 25 MRSA §1504 does not change existing salary amounts but establishes the legal framework for how future compensation decisions are made for these specific roles.