SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Legislators favor a pay raise for themselves but what do constituents think about it.
Pierre legislator Jeff Monroe doesn’t see public support. Monroe says he's been making the same $6,000 dollars he made since becoming a legislator 20 years ago. He doesn't think there's much support for the measures. One sets the minimum at $6,000 and the other ties legislative salaries to increases in state worker's paychecks.
Pierre legislator Mary Duvall says the increase should be proposed by voters. Duvall is unsure if legislators should be the ones supporting their own raises.
Pierre legislator Tim Rounds says low pay keeps good people from serving. Rounds says a better paycheck may get better candidates, adding that you get what you pay for.
The bills go to the full house.
(Thanks Tony Mangan KCCR Pierre)