Bill > HB2712

This bill makes several significant changes to judicial compensation and administrative oversight in Oregon. Specifically, it increases the annual salaries of key judicial positions, including the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, other Court of Appeals judges, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, other Supreme Court judges, circuit court judges, and the Oregon Tax Court judge. The salary increases occur in two key stages: first, a $5,000 increase on July 1, 2020, and then substantial base salary adjustments on July 1, 2025, followed by a 10% increase on July 1, 2027. Additionally, the bill grants the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court expanded administrative authority, including the power to establish judicial education requirements, create an ombudsman's office to handle court-related concerns, develop rules for addressing judicial performance issues, and implement individualized action plans for judges. The bill also includes corresponding General Fund appropriation increases to support these salary adjustments and new administrative initiatives. Recognizing the importance of these changes, the bill declares an emergency, which means it will take effect immediately upon passage.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2712