An Act relative to judicial compensation
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to judicial compensation, addresses the salaries of Massachusetts judges. It directs the Committee on the Judiciary to study judicial compensation and make recommendations for adjustments. The bill seeks to ensure that judges receive fair and competitive compensation, reflecting the importance of their role in the state’s legal system. It is currently undergoing a study order.
Key provisions
- Directs the Committee on the Judiciary to study judicial compensation.
- The study should consider factors such as judicial workload, cost of living, and compensation relative to other states.
- The study will inform potential adjustments to judicial salaries.
- The study order is H5281.
Who is affected
- Judges in the Massachusetts court system
- The Committee on the Judiciary
- The public (through the impact of judicial compensation)
Notable changes
- The bill initiates a study rather than enacting specific changes to judicial compensation immediately.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Ryan
Cosponsor
Daniel J. Ryan
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