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PA HB469
PA HB469In juries and jurors, further providing for compensation of and travel allowance for jurors.
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Introduced
03/16/2023
03/16/2023
In Committee
03/16/2023
03/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juries and jurors, further providing for compensation of and travel allowance for jurors.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Judiciary and Judicial Procedure statute to increase the daily compensation for jurors and provide a travel allowance. Specifically, the bill increases the daily juror compensation from $9 to $25 per day after the first three days of service in a calendar year. It also requires employers to compensate employees summoned for jury duty at their average daily rate from the previous 30-day period, minus any compensation received from the county. The bill aims to provide fair compensation and travel reimbursement for jurors, who play a critical role in the judicial system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Tim Briggs (D)*,
Missy Cerrato (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
John Galloway (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Napoleon Nelson (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 03/16/2023)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Judicial Branch Operations
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Employee Benefits
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=469 | 03/15/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0469&pn=0437 | 03/16/2023 |
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