Bill > HB2770

This bill updates the salary schedules for various judicial officers in Oklahoma, increasing annual compensation for Supreme Court, Court of Civil Appeals, Court of Criminal Appeals, and district court judges. Specifically, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court's salary would rise from $172,049 to $198,212, Associate Supreme Court Justices would see their salary increase from $161,112 to $185,612, Presiding Judges of the Court of Civil Appeals would receive a raise from $155,459 to $179,099, and regular Court of Civil Appeals Judges would see their salary go from $152,632 to $175,844. District court judges would also receive salary increases, with district judges moving from $145,567 to $167,703, associate district judges from $134,261 to $154,678, and special judges from $122,954 to $141,651. The bill changes the fiscal year reference from 2021 to 2025/2026 and includes a provision that these salary increases must be paid from existing available funds. The legislation is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause to ensure immediate implementation upon passage and approval.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2770&Session=2600