H 2868 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act further regulating the compensation of members of the General Court

This bill (HD 1692) sets new compensation rates for Massachusetts General Court members. It adds $50,000 annually for the Senate President and House Speaker, $35,000 for Ways and Means committee chairs, $30,000 for floor leaders, and $25,000 for President Pro Tempore, plus a $15,000 annual supplement for all members. It also establishes expense allowances: $12,500 for members living within 50 miles of the state house, and $17,500 for those living farther. All additional compensation amounts are adjusted biennially based on state wage changes but cannot fall below the set minimums. The bill directly affects all 200+ state legislators and their expense reimbursements.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 30, 2026
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Russell Holmes
DDemocratic
MA
6th Suffolk