To amend Section 401 in Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Yap StateCode, relating to executive salaries, and for other purposes.

YSL 11-172
11th Legislature, 4th Regular Session 2026

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Yap.

Section 1

Section 401 in Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Yap State Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Section 401. Executive salaries.
(a) Annual salaries for the Governor and
Lieutenant Governor shall be as follows:
(1) Governor ………….. $ 40,000.00; and
(2) Lieutenant Governor . . . $ 37.000.00.
(b) Annual salaries for directors of offices and
departments shall be requested by the Governor and such
salaries shall not exceed $30,000 per annum, unless the
Legislature or committee thereof consents to a higher
salary.
(c) Annual salary for the Attorney General shall not
exceed $45,000 per annum, unless the Legislature consents
to a higher salary.
(d) Governor shall propose such salaries, exceeding
the maximum provided in this Act and beyond approved,
available funds, for the directors of offices and
department upon his transmittal of the nominations for
the respective positions. “

Section 2

This Act shall take effect on January 11, 2027, upon approval by the Governor or upon its
becoming law without such approval.

Bill Enacted

YSL 11-172
Bill passed: 8 April 2026.

The attached file is a copy of the bill that was signed into law by the legislature. In any case of dispute, the authoritative copy of the legislation shall always be considered to be the copy that is held by the records office of the Yap Legislature.

Progress of the Legislation

Standing Comm. Report No. 11-213
31 Mar 2026

Assigned to Committee

Government, Health & Welfare Committee

Bill Introduced

11-98, D1
Date introduced: 25 September 2024.

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