This bill amends Section 59-502 of the Idaho Code to revise the salary of justices of the Supreme Court. Starting July 1, 2025, the salary will increase from $169,508 to $186,508 per year. Additionally, the bill establishes that judges of the court of appeals will earn $8,000 less than the Supreme Court justices, while district judges will earn $6,000 less than court of appeals judges, and magistrate judges will earn $8,000 less than district judges.

The bill also includes a provision regarding the payment of salaries, which states that no justice or judge shall receive their salary unless they have taken an oath confirming that there are no pending matters in their hands that have been submitted for their consideration for at least 30 days prior to taking the oath. An emergency is declared, making the act effective immediately on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 59-502