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In New Hampshire, state reps and senators are paid only $200 per two-year term.[0] There are also more reps (total, not per capita) than in any other state. Rep
by smeej 4y ago
In New Hampshire, state reps and senators are paid only $200 per two-year term.[0] There are also more reps (total, not per capita) than in any other state. Reps end up representing <4,000 people on average--a number someone can actually represent.
And they have to consider every proposal.
You know what the most common decision is? "ITL," or "inexpedient to legislate." In most cases, no, there really shouldn't be a law.
Is it the best system out there? Probably not, but it certainly solves some of the commonest problems.
[0] https://www.vnews.com/Upper-Valley-state-legislators-push-for-higher-compensation-49418365 https://www.vnews.com/Upper-Valley-state-legislators-push-fo...
- fn-mote 4y agoRequiring politicians to be (essentially) volunteers does NOT insulate the system from corruption. It also seems likely to guarantee well-off people will become members, but perhaps that's not a change from what you see elsewhere in the country.