Judicial salaries.
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Official record
SF0040 Bill No.: SF0040 Drafter: DKG LSO No.: 12LSO-0192 Effective Date: 7/1/2012 Enrolled Act No.: SEA0054 Chapter No.: CH0089 Prime Sponsor: Senator Nicholas, P. Catch Title: Judicial salaries. Summary/Major Elements: This act provides the following increases in judicial salaries on July 1, 2012, subject to constitutional and statutory provisions concerning when salaries can become effective: o Supreme Court Judges - $132,000 to $165,000; o District Court Judges - $125,200 to $150,000; o Circuit Court Judges - $102,800 to $119,000. This act provides an appropriation of $3,022,000.00 for the judicial salary increase for this biennium.
Public statements
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that the bill represents a compromise between the House and Senate positions on judicial salaries, splitting the difference to avoid having no bill at all.
R · S11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues against a large immediate salary increase because it is not feasible given current budget constraints, suggesting instead that salaries should be raised progressively over time to match market levels.
R · S27
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes a salary increase is overdue but feels uncomfortable voting for such large percentage increases while other state employees face difficult circumstances.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes current salaries are too low to attract qualified attorneys, noting his own experience with hiring difficulties and the need for excellent judges.
Why they voted this way
The speaker argues that judicial salaries and staff wages lag behind other state employees due to budget process rules, creating inequality. They propose the bill to align these salaries with executive branch counterparts as required by the Constitution.
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Wyoming roll calls
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Official activity
Changes
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Failed 2nd reading by JAGGI
Adopted Standing Committee by H02
Failed 2nd reading by NICHOLAS,P
Failed 2nd reading by HICKS
Adopted, Corrected Standing Committee by NICHOLAS,P