Bill > H1819

This bill proposes to increase judicial compensation across several Massachusetts court system levels by raising existing salary figures by approximately $35,000 for various judicial positions. Specifically, the bill amends Sections 22 of Chapter 211, Section 2 of Chapter 211A, and Section 4 of Chapter 211B of the General Laws to update multiple judicial salary amounts. For example, one judicial position's salary would increase from $232,101 to $267,101, and another from $219,856 to $254,856. These salary adjustments appear designed to provide a standard pay raise of around $35,000 across different judicial roles and court levels. The changes are not retroactive but will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state budget planners and the judiciary time to prepare for the new compensation levels. While the bill does not provide explicit rationale for the increases, such legislative actions typically aim to ensure competitive compensation that reflects the complexity and importance of judicial work, helps retain qualified judges, and accounts for factors like inflation and cost of living changes.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1819