Bill > H6049

This bill proposes to increase the daily compensation for grand and petit jurors in Rhode Island from twenty-five dollars to fifty dollars per day, with the new rate taking effect on July 1, 2025. The legislation amends an existing law in the state's General Laws Chapter 9-29, which covers fees, and maintains a provision that allows jurors to voluntarily donate their jury fee to the state, specifically to be allocated to the Rhode Island Veterans Home Community Living Center. The bill also requires the general assembly to annually appropriate the necessary funds to support this increased jury compensation. By raising the daily juror fee, the bill aims to provide better financial support for individuals who fulfill their civic duty by serving on juries, potentially making jury service more accessible and less financially burdensome for Rhode Island residents.

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