The Amazonas Legislative Assembly has introduced a new law to adjust the salary rules for state deputies following concerns raised by the Amazonas Anti-Corruption Committee and a subsequent investigation by the Public Ministry of the State of Amazonas.
The Amazonas Legislative Assembly (Aleam) is advancing a legislative proposal aimed at correcting the method by which salaries for state deputies are determined. This initiative follows critical inquiries from the Amazonas Anti-Corruption Committee (CACC) regarding potential overpayments to deputies since the start of the current legislative session. The CACC filed a complaint and information with the Public Ministry of the State of Amazonas, citing that deputies might be earning salaries exceeding legal limits, prompting further scrutiny into the legality of these payments.
In light of these allegations, the Public Ministry initiated an investigation into the potential unconstitutionality of State Law No. 4.729/2018, which outlines the salary structure for state deputies. The controversy lies in the automatic adjustment mechanism where state deputy salaries are calculated as 75% of federal deputy salaries, resulting in automatic salary increases matching those approved by the National Congress. Such a formula raises questions about the independence of state compensation from potential federal inflationary impacts and the implications of tying state salaries directly to federal legislative decisions.
The proposed law seeks to provide a clearer framework for determining deputy salaries, ensuring greater transparency and legality in compensation practices among state officials. By addressing these issues, the Aleam aims not only to rectify potential discrepancies in pay but also to reinforce public trust in the legislative process amid growing concerns over corruption and governance in the region.
