An Act providing a stipend for first justices and regional administrative justices

This bill (HD 1650) adds an annual $2,500 stipend to the existing salary of two specific judicial roles in Massachusetts: "first justices" and "regional administrative justices." It directly affects these justices serving in county courts, who are not considered "judicial officers" under the state constitution per the bill's language. The key provision inserts a new payment requirement into state law, specifying the exact amount and frequency (annual) of the stipend. This is a straightforward compensation adjustment, not a policy change affecting broader public programs or regulations.