An Act increasing witness fees

H 1735, sponsored by Representative Gordon of Bedford, increases the statutory fee paid to individuals testifying as witnesses in court proceedings. This bill directly affects court witnesses, including jurors and expert witnesses, by raising the daily payment they receive for their time and travel. The key provision adjusts the current fee rate to a higher fixed amount, as specified in the Judiciary committee's jurisdiction. The bill focuses solely on modifying witness compensation without additional procedural or substantive changes.