NYS Lawmakers Aren’t Compensated Enough

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Like we need another reason to desert this fucking cesspool of entitlement and fraud. If you’re stuck here behind enemy lines like me, not sure how this doesn’t make your blood boil………
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I left for many things I hate about NY. This previous salary increase certainly wasn't a deciding factor on its own, but it moved the needle further into the red in my number one issue that absolutely fucking pisses me off to no end. TAXES!!!

If I was a single issue voter, that issue would be taxes. If you ever see me in the national news headlines, it will be because the FBI is involved, and I promise I was only mad about taxes.
 
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They make way more than their stated salary. They make money for serving on committees, per diem, office allowances, travel expenses.
These folks should make the average of what their constituents make. They want a raise get me one this year and then it will be reflected in their pay the following year.
 
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Saltwater60 said:
They make way more than their stated salary. They make money for serving on committees, per diem, office allowances, travel expenses.
These folks should make the average of what their constituents make. They want a raise get me one this year and then it will be reflected in their pay the following year.
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I have thought the same thing for a long time. The compensation package should be the mean or median income of their constituents. Probably the lower of the two.
 
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Saltwater60 said:
They make way more than their stated salary. They make money for serving on committees, per diem, office allowances, travel expenses.
These folks should make the average of what their constituents make. They want a raise get me one this year and then it will be reflected in their pay the following year.
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You didn't even mention the kickbacks and the money they steal from their re-election campaign.
 
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Tennessee....

As of late 2025, Tennessee state legislators receive a base annual salary of $33,060. In addition to this salary, members receive daily expenses (per diem) of $379.44 per day while in session, with reduced rates for those living closer to the Capitol.
 
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Tennessee....

As of late 2025, Tennessee state legislators receive a base annual salary of $33,060. In addition to this salary, members receive daily expenses (per diem) of $379.44 per day while in session, with reduced rates for those living closer to the Capitol.
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I think (for the most part) TN lawmakers are doing a pretty good job. I really don't mind paying them because they make this a state I choose to live in.
 
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TEOTWAWKI inc. said:
I think (for the most part) TN lawmakers are doing a pretty good job. I really don't mind paying them because they make this a state I choose to live in.
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I have met a couple fellas from the capitol. They are good folk for the most part. I have sat in the audience of a couple sessions, they really do seem/appear to care.
 
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I want to know why a lawmaker should be making more than an average professional/doctorate for a part time job. Like a lot more.

A better question is why is their total salary not reported on 'see through ny' Are they not State employees?
 
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Merit based: Job description is to act on behalf of constituents, manage and account for tax dollars, legislate on behalf of constituents, and work together. NONE of the above is applied currently. If it were an employee at any other business, they would already be unemployed. A RAISE? I want back pay for failed services.
 
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I have met a couple fellas from the capitol. They are good folk for the most part. I have sat in the audience of a couple sessions, they really do seem/appear to care.
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Having done the same for New York Legislature, one can easily understand why Weapons are prohibited...
Last time they voted themselves a raise, they had the distinction of not only being the highest paid Legislators in the Country, but the most dysfunctional as well.
Some things never change.
 
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Cavalry said:
I want to know why a lawmaker should be making more than an average professional/doctorate for a part time job. Like a lot more.

A better question is why is their total salary not reported on 'see through ny' Are they not State employees?
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I can tell you see through ny figures are never accurate. At least the people I know have said this.
 
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The shear fact that they only work 6 months out of the year is like pouring salt in the wound. And the bill coming from your typical city progressive democrat who’s claiming their work load has increased is laughable and infuriating simultaneously. Here’s a solution I bet has never crossed any of these fucking dipshits minds………….. STOP MAKING SO MANY FUCKING LAWS !!!!!!! Jesus Christ, do we need to make a new law over every little goddam thing that occurs in this state. For fucks sake, if one individual happened to be walking down the sidewalk chewing gum and bit there tongue off , they would make it illegal to walk and chew gum. How about we work on removing some of this shit????
 
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I can tell you see through ny figures are never accurate. At least the people I know have said this.
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Or they don't want you to know what they really make? lol My wife is on there, its accurate to the dollar. I know a couple others and it is pretty close from what I know.
Maybe some divisions report better or some kind of additional pay is not reported accurately?
 
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