HB2096 Summary

• Increases maximum salary for Bradley County District Court Judge from $24,000 to $36,000 annually, subject to approval by Bradley County Quorum Court and City of Warren

• Raises maximum salary for Columbia County District Court Judge from $40,000 to $50,000 annually, requiring approval from governing bodies of Magnolia and Columbia County

• Increases maximum salaries for multiple district court judges across Arkansas counties including Jackson ($45,000 to $55,000), Jasper ($22,000/$22,500 for judge and $17,500/$18,000 for clerk), Lawrence, Little Rock, Lonoke, Maumelle, Phillips, Searcy, Sherwood, and White counties

• Adjusts minimum salaries for several positions, including Lonoke County Ward Department Judge (from $3,600 to $25,000 minimum) and Lawrence County Hoxie Department Judge (from $13,500 to $13,740)

• Modifies salary ranges for district court clerk positions in Jasper, Maumelle, Searcy, Sherwood, and White counties to increase compensation limits