It's the first pay raise for the legislature in six years.
The independent commission that sets pay and benefits has decided to give a 5.3 percent increase, giving a boost to lawmakers whose salary was cut during the recession.
The base pay will now be $95,200 a year. However, eight legislators have told the state controller that they will turn down the extra money.
Some lawmakers say a raise will contribute to the already low perception of state government.
