Today, the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs unveiled a proposal that would resolve the issue.
“Many legislators say they don’t want the pay raise at a time when so many of their constituents are suffering, but feel their hands are tied,” said Jonathan Small, president of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs. “But if constitutional requirements are binding lawmakers, they can give voters the chance to change the Oklahoma Constitution.”
Small said lawmakers still have time this session or can convene in special session to approve a joint resolution that will place a constitutional amendment before voters before the raises go into effect. That amendment would simply freeze legislative pay at its current level for two more years.
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by Muskogee Politico - May 21, 2020 at 08:30PM
OCPA offers solution for 35% legislative pay raise
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