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PA HB1627
PA HB1627In juries and jurors, further providing for compensation of and travel allowance for jurors.
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Introduced
08/29/2023
08/29/2023
In Committee
08/29/2023
08/29/2023
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 the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to increase the daily compensation for jurors from $9 for the first three days and $25 thereafter, to a flat rate of $40 per day. It also provides that the county commissioners can select the method of compensation, such as a check, debit card, or bank transfer, as long as the amount of compensation is not affected. The bill also retains the existing travel allowance of 17 cents per mile for jurors, except in the first judicial district. The bill will take effect 60 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (23)
Jason Dawkins (D)*,
Donna Bullock (D),
Danilo Burgos (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Carol Kazeem (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Joe McAndrew (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 08/29/2023)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Judicial Branch Operations
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=1627 | 08/17/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1627&pn=1912 | 08/30/2023 |
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