H 4983 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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
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Aug 2024
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Introduced Aug 5, 2024 Last action Aug 5, 2024
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Aug 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Aug 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on The Judiciary
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