No. CS/SB 862
Filed under Criminal Justice.
Correctional Officers, Correctional Probation Officers, and Institutional Security Specialists; Citing this act as the "Correctional and Probation Officer Fairness Act"; requiring that, beginning on a specified date, the minimum annual base rate of pay for a correctional officer, a correctional probation officer, or an institutional security specialist be no less than $60,000; requiring the Department of Management Services to submit an annual compensation analysis report to the Governor and Legislature, beginning on a specified date; requiring, beginning with a specified fiscal year and subject to legislative appropriation, an annual increase to the base rate of pay for correctional officers, correctional probation officers, and institutional security specialists, etc.
Plain English Summary
AI-GENERATEDStarting July 1, 2030, the minimum annual base pay for correctional officers, probation officers, and security specialists cannot be less than $60,000. This creates a permanent floor for their compensation.
Beginning in the 2026-2027 fiscal year, these employees must receive an annual base pay increase of at least 4.5 percent. This increase is required every year and must be added to any other bonuses or merit pay.
The Department of Management Services must submit an annual compensation analysis report to the Governor and Legislature starting in 2027. This report tracks progress toward the pay goals and includes turnover and vacancy rates.
During declared emergencies, the Governor may order qualified correctional officers to assist federal agencies like ICE and DHS. This authorization can last up to 60 days and be renewed in 30-day increments.
AIRequires a minimum 4.5% annual base pay increase for correctional officers, probation officers, and security specialists, contingent on legislative funding.
AISets a $60,000 minimum annual base salary for specific correctional and probation officer classes starting in 2030.
AIMandates the Department of Management Services to submit annual compensation and turnover reports to the Governor and Legislature.