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Terms Used In Utah Code 36-2-2- Joint resolution: A legislative measure which requires the approval of both chambers.
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
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Unless rejected or lowered as provided in Section 36-2-3, beginning in 2001 and in each odd-numbered year after that year, members of the Legislature shall receive a salary equal to the amount recommended by the Legislative Compensation Commission in the last report issued by the commission in the previous even-numbered year. |
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Unless rejected or lowered as provided in Section 36-2-3, beginning in 2001 and in each odd-numbered year after that year, members of the Legislature shall receive a salary for attendance at a veto-override, special session, and other authorized legislative meetings equal to the amount recommended by the Legislative Compensation Commission in the last report issued by the commission in the previous even-numbered year. |
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Unless rejected or lowered as provided in Section 36-2-3, beginning in 2001 and in each odd-numbered year after that year, the president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives shall receive a salary equal to the amount recommended by the Legislative Compensation Commission in the last report issued by the commission in the previous even-numbered year. |
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Beginning in 2001 and in each odd-numbered year after that year, the majority and minority leadership of each house shall receive a salary equal to the amount recommended by the Legislative Compensation Commission in the last report issued by the commission in the previous even-numbered year. |
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The Legislature shall:
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establish, by joint rule of the Legislature, the expenses of its members; and |
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ensure that the rules governing expenses are based upon:
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payment of necessary expenses for attendance during legislative sessions; |
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a mileage allowance; and |
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reimbursement for other expenses involved in the performance of legislative duties. |
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The Legislature shall establish the compensation of in-session employees by joint resolution at each session of the Legislature. |
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For necessary work done by in-session employees of the Legislature after the adjournment of a session, the presiding officer of the house employing that work shall approve payment for the work. |
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Amended by Chapter 133, 2010 General Session
