An Act providing for equity within the judicial branch
This bill updates salary figures for various positions within the Massachusetts judicial branch and related state agencies. It directly affects judges, court staff, and other employees by increasing their base pay and pension contributions from 81.57% to 84.57% of their salary. Additionally, the legislation raises specific annual salary caps for certain roles from $232,101 to $242,101 and adjusts other compensation limits by $10,000. These changes are designed to improve financial equity for judicial workers and will take effect on July 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 5, 2024
Last action Aug 5, 2024
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2
Aug 5, 2024
House · Reported by committee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Aug 5, 2024
House · Reported by committee
Reported from the committee on The Judiciary
0 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Dan Cahill
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Rush
DDemocratic
Co
Sal DiDomenico
DDemocratic
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