relative to compensation for jurors.

HB 1592 increases juror compensation in New Hampshire to match the federal rate of $50 per day, replacing the current system that paid $10 for half-days and $20 for full days. The bill directly affects all jurors serving in New Hampshire courts, eliminating the distinction between half-day and full-day payments. Key provisions require the state to pay the federal daily rate under 28 U.S.C. § 1871 for each day of service, including mileage at $0.20 per mile. This change will significantly increase state costs, with an estimated annual increase of over $740,000 starting in fiscal year 2028. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027.