Lege TREND. Increasing Legislator Pensions in a Red-ish State

Where: Georgia

The pension bill: SB 14 (2019 | GA) and SB 259 (2019 | GA) 

What do I need to know?

• they look to triple their pension
• $17,324 a year is how much a Georgia legislator makes
• vest in 8 years of service,
• receive $36 a month for every year they are in the Legislature
  • the bills move this amount to $50

Atlanta Journal Constitution | Legislative panel looks at options to boost Georgia lawmakers’ pensions