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MA H1499

To adequately compensate career prosecutors


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the salaries and appointments of certain personnel within the offices of the district attorneys of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to adequately compensate career prosecutors by amending Chapter 12 of the General Laws. It sets minimum annual salaries for assistant district attorneys based on their years of experience, ranging from $40,000 for entry-level positions to $65,000 for those with 10 or more years of experience. The bill also establishes minimum salaries for victim-witness advocates and child interview specialists employed by the district attorneys' offices. Additionally, the bill repeals several sections of Chapter 12 related to the salaries and appointments of personnel within the district attorneys' offices.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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