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MA H2614

MA H2614
Creating the office of senior justice in the judicial branch


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the retirement earnings and benefits of certain senior justices. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill creates the office of "senior justice" within the judicial branch in Massachusetts. Under the bill, any chief justice or associate justice who has served 15 years in a judicial office will be designated as a "senior justice" and receive an additional annual salary increment of $5,000. The office of senior justice is considered a judicial office under the state constitution. Additionally, the provisions of the bill will be credited to the pension of the senior justice upon retirement, in accordance with the state's pension laws.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4518 (on 04/04/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2614
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2614.pdf
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