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2013 Senate Bill 274: To allow pay hikes for legislators to take effect
Public Act 980682 of 2014
Introduced by Sen. John J. Cullerton D-Chicago on January 23, 2013
To allow a previously suspended pay hike for legislators to take effect, authorizing a $3,100 raise. Illinois lawmakers are the fifth best-paid legislators in the country on base salary alone. Serving in the Illinois General Assembly is a part-time position; lawmakers are allowed to earn income outside of the General Assembly..
Received in the House on April 11, 2014
Received in the Senate on May 30, 2014
Signed by Gov. Pat Quinn on June 30, 2014