This bill amends Section 59-502 of the Idaho Code to revise the salary of justices of the Supreme Court. Specifically, it changes the effective date for the new salary from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, and increases the annual salary from $169,508 to $186,508. Additionally, the bill outlines the salary structure for other judges, stating that judges of the court of appeals will earn $8,000 less than a Supreme Court justice, 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 that salaries will be paid on a regular basis, at least monthly, as determined by the Supreme Court. However, it stipulates that no justice or judge shall receive their salary unless they have taken an oath confirming that there are no unresolved matters in their hands that have been submitted for their consideration for at least 30 days prior to taking the oath. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 59-502