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 annual salary for Supreme Court justices will increase from $169,508 to $186,508. Additionally, the bill establishes a salary structure for other judges, with Court of Appeals judges earning $8,000 less than Supreme Court justices, district judges earning $6,000 less than Court of Appeals judges, and magistrate judges earning $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 will 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. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 59-502