They are now the high-paid legislators in the country. Before the pay boost, state lawmakers in California were the highest paid with a yearly base salary of $119,000.
ALBANY, N.Y. — Just in time for the New Year, New York lawmakers have become the highest paid state legislators in the nation under a bill signed Saturday.
Starting in 2025, outside income will be capped at $35,000. Pay in excess of that from military service, retirement plans, or investments will still be allowed. But some Republican lawmakers spoke out against the bill during the special session, criticizing the ban on the outside income.
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