Missouri HB3431: Authorizes pay increases for certain employees of the general assembly with college degrees

What the bill says

To amend chapter 21, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to certain employees of the general assembly. Section A. Chapter 21, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 21.153, to read as follows: 21.153. Subject to appropriation, partisan employees of the general assembly including, but not limited to, legislator assistants, policy directors, and chiefs of staff shall receive a pay increase if the employee has or obtains a degree from an accredited college or university. The pay increase shall be as and (2) For staff with a master's or doctoral deg.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 21, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to certain employees of the general assembly. Section A. Chapter 21, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 21.153, to read as follows: 21.153. Subject to appropriation, partisan employees of the general assembly including, but not limited to, legislator assistants, policy directors, and chiefs of staff shall receive a pay increase if the employee has or obtains a degree from an accredited college or university. The pay increase shall be as and (2) For staff with a master's or doctoral degree, six percent. An employee shall receive only the increase for the highest degree he or she holds. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Richard West (R, 102) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. February 26, 2026: Read Second Time (H)