Introduced
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To increase the pay of district court judges to the same rate as probate court judges, which is 84% of the amount set by a state officers pay commission for Supreme Court justices. According to the House Fiscal Agency, probate and circuit court judges now receive $159,917 per year, and district court judges $158,027.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 96 to 8 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)
To increase the pay of district court judges to the same rate as probate court judges, which is 84% of the amount set by a state officers pay commission for Supreme Court justices. According to the House Fiscal Agency, probate and circuit court judges now receive $159,917 per year, and district court judges $158,027.
