State officials' compensation commission.

HB 53 creates an independent commission to review and recommend salary adjustments for key state officials, including the governor, legislators, judges, and state agency heads. The commission, appointed by the governor (3 members), chief justice (2), and legislative leaders (2), must meet twice per legislative term to consider factors like cost of living, market pay for similar roles, and attracting qualified candidates before submitting recommendations by December 1st of odd-numbered years. The bill appropriates $5,000 for commission travel and meal expenses through June 2024, with no direct salary changes established - only a process for future recommendations.