House Bill No. by Representative Villio proposes adjustments to judicial salaries in Louisiana, specifically for judges of the Louisiana Supreme Court, courts of appeal, district courts, city courts, and parish courts. The bill enacts R.S. 13:51, which includes provisions for salary increases based on recommendations from the Judicial Compensation Commission. Notably, a supplement currently paid to judges will terminate on June 30, 2026, but will be replaced by a cost of living adjustment effective July 1, 2026. This adjustment will result in specific salary increases: $12,129 for Supreme Court justices, $11,431 for courts of appeal judges, and $10,723 for district court judges, with city and parish court judges receiving a proportional increase.

Furthermore, the bill outlines additional salary increases of 2.7% on July 1, 2027, and 2.1% on July 1, 2028, contingent upon approval from the Louisiana Supreme Court and the Louisiana Judicial Budgetary Control Board, which must confirm sufficient funding for these adjustments. The cost of living adjustment for the fiscal year 2026-27 is to be funded by the judiciary itself, contingent upon certification of adequate reserves. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that judicial salaries keep pace with inflation and reflect the recommendations of the Judicial Compensation Commission while maintaining fiscal responsibility.