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 new salary for supreme court justices will increase from $169,508 to $181,374 per annum, effective July 1, 2024. The bill outlines a series of salary increases for the justices over the following years, with salaries set to rise to $194,070 in 2026, $207,655 in 2027, and $222,190 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.

The bill also includes a provision that judges must take an oath confirming they have no pending matters before them that have been submitted for consideration 30 days prior to taking the oath in order to receive their salaries. An emergency clause is included, declaring that the act will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 59-502