This bill amends Section 59-502 of the Idaho Code to revise the salary structure for judges, specifically the justices of the supreme court. The current salary of $169,508 will be increased to $179,834 starting July 1, 2024. The bill outlines a series of salary increases for the justices over the following years, with salaries set to rise to $190,882 in 2026, $202,704 in 2027, and $215,353 in 2028. Additionally, the salaries of judges in the court of appeals, district judges, and magistrate judges are adjusted relative to the supreme court justices' salaries, with specific amounts deducted for each position.

The bill also includes a provision that salaries will be paid on a regular basis, at least monthly, as determined by the supreme court. Furthermore, it stipulates that no justice or judge shall receive their salary unless they have taken an oath confirming that there are no unresolved matters pending before them for at least 30 days prior to taking the oath. An emergency clause is included, declaring that the act will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 59-502