Bill > H0189

This bill amends Idaho Code Section 59-502 to adjust the salaries of judges in the state over several years, with incremental increases for Supreme Court justices. Starting July 1, 2024, the Supreme Court justices' annual salary will increase from $169,508 to $179,834, with subsequent planned increases to $190,882 in 2026, $202,704 in 2027, and $215,353 in 2028. The bill maintains the existing salary structure relative to different judicial levels, where Court of Appeals judges will earn $8,000 less than Supreme Court justices, district judges will earn $6,000 less than Court of Appeals judges, and magistrate judges will earn $8,000 less than district judges. The bill retains the existing requirement that judges must take an oath confirming they have no undecided matters over 30 days old before receiving their salary. The legislation includes an emergency clause, making the act effective on July 1, 2025, which allows for immediate implementation of the salary adjustments for judicial personnel.

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Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0189/