Yes. In Arizona the voters have to approve pay raises. They've been stuck there for years. ? In NM they get a per diem and no salary at all. So both of us get legislators who really want the job more than money. This attracts cranks and patriots.
I guess it's kinda like the national guard or reserves. They don't get paid much and sometimes they are called upon to work overtime. I realize those are not the same at all but they all volunteered for the job.
Wow, I just learned that AZ pays its state senators 24k/yr.
Doesn't justify 6mos off, but kinda puts it into perspective when comparing to US congressmen
Yes. In Arizona the voters have to approve pay raises. They've been stuck there for years. ? In NM they get a per diem and no salary at all. So both of us get legislators who really want the job more than money. This attracts cranks and patriots.
It also likely attracts people looking for “extra income” from Soros or the Chi Comms
I guess it's kinda like the national guard or reserves. They don't get paid much and sometimes they are called upon to work overtime. I realize those are not the same at all but they all volunteered for the job.