House Bill No. by Representative Muscarello seeks to repeal the provisions of law that establish a court reporter pool employed by the supreme court, specifically targeting R.S. 13:981. The current law outlines the existence of a pool consisting of 30 court reporters who are assigned to various district courts, detailing their qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and pay, which is set at an annual salary of $15,000. Additionally, it stipulates that these reporters are to be assigned geographically and allows the judicial administrator to contract court reporting services as needed.

The proposed legislation will eliminate all references to the court reporter pool, including the rules, procedures, and guidelines associated with it. By repealing these provisions, the bill effectively disbands the structured system of court reporters employed by the supreme court, thereby removing the framework that governs their employment and assignment.

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HB187 Original: