A bipartisan proposal to raise Kansas lawmakers’ pay by 93% took effect Wednesday without holding a vote, making their compensation higher than more populated states like Texas and Georgia. 

In place of a vote, last year legislators established a bipartisan pay commission which recommended rank-and-file lawmakers, who currently have a $30,000 base compensation, receive an increase of almost $28,000 starting in January of 2025, Associated Press reported. The 93% increase would bolster their pay to nearly $58,000; meanwhile, higher-up legislative leaders like House speaker and Senate president would see a jump from their $44,000 annual salary to $85,000.