An Act relative to judicial compensation
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, H.1819, seeks to address compensation for judges within the Massachusetts judicial branch. It directs the Judiciary committee to study the current judicial compensation system and explore potential adjustments. The goal is to ensure that judges are fairly compensated for their service and to maintain a competitive and effective judiciary.
Key provisions
- Directs the Judiciary Committee to conduct a study of judicial compensation.
- The study will examine current compensation levels.
- The study will consider factors such as cost of living and judicial workload.
- The study will assess the competitiveness of judicial salaries compared to other states.
- The study will explore potential adjustments to judicial compensation.
Who is affected
- Judges in the Massachusetts judicial branch
- The Massachusetts Judiciary
- The public (through the impact on the judicial system)
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study of judicial compensation, suggesting potential for future changes.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
Cosponsor
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
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