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Bill Would Increase Compensation For Serving On State Boards

Chris Lehman
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KLCC

Oregon lawmakers want to make it easier for people to serve on state boards or commissions. The Senate approved a bill Thursday that will significantly increase the per diem rate for the otherwise-unpaid members of those bodies.

 

Supporters, including Sen. Lew Frederick, D-Portland, said the change would benefit low-income Oregonians who often can’t take time off from work to serve the public in this way. 

"We need to have their views," he said. "And this is an attempt to try to bring folks to the table and make sure they’re able to stay at the table and help us make a better Oregon.”

The rate would be the same rate as state lawmakers receive, which is currently $151 per day. Lawmakers also receive a salary in addition to their per diem.

 

The measure is now on its way to the governor’s desk.

 

Chris Lehman has been reporting on Oregon issues since 2006. He joined the KLCC news department in December 2018 and became News Director in March 2023. Chris was born and raised in Pennsylvania, and graduated from Temple University with a degree in journalism. His public broadcasting career includes stops in Louisiana and Illinois. Chris has filed for national programs including “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered.”
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