House Bill 762 Summary

• Increases the annual office operating allowance for circuit judges and chancellors from $9,000 to $59,000 per annum for expenses including law clerks, legal research, office equipment, and related operational costs.

• Increases the annual support staff fund allocation from $40,000 to $90,000 per judge for general support staff compensation and expenses.

• Increases an additional annual support staff fund allocation from $40,000 to $90,000 per judge, with judges required to use sufficient funds to ensure access to a law clerk, with excess funds available for other support staff needs.

• Takes effect on July 1, 2023.