STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30747 / H0348
This bill sets the annual salary of a Justice of the Supreme Court at $165,212, which is a 3.0% increase of the
current salary. As set forth in established Idaho Code, the difference between the salary of a Supreme Court
Justice and a Court of Appeals Judge will change from $10,000 to $8,000 (resulting in a 4.5% salary increase
for Court of Appeals Judges); the difference between the salary of a Court of Appeals Judge and a District
Judge remains at $6,000 (resulting in a 4.7% salary increase for District Judges); and the difference between
the salary of a District Judge and a Magistrate Judge will be changed from $12,000 to $8,000 (resulting in a
8.2% salary increase for Magistrate Judges).
FISCAL NOTE
The total annual fiscal impact for this increase in salary and associated benefits, which are paid from the general
fund, is $1,965,700.
Contact:
Representative Dustin Manwaring
Senator Abby Lee
Representative Jon O. Weber
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 03/21/2023, 1:33 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 59-502