H4783

Judicial compensation

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Equalizes judicial salaries and limits additional compensation to match legislative branch allowances.

This bill establishes that the base annual salary for justices and judges of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Family Court must match the salaries of members of the General Assembly. For sitting judges, this adjustment applies after their current term ends and upon reelection. Additionally, it restricts any salary supplements, expense allowances, or other payments for official duties to not exceed the in-district compensation provided to members of the General Assembly. These provisions take effect starting with the 2026-2027 fiscal year and expire on July 1, 2036.

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Ways and Means Committee
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History

Jan 13

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

House

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

Dec 16, 2025

House

Prefiled