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ND SB2002
Bill
Status
5/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $152,900,511 total ($147,252,753 general fund) for the judicial branch for the 2025-27 biennium, including the Supreme Court, district courts, and Judicial Conduct Commission
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Increases Supreme Court justice salaries to $207,249 annually, with the chief justice receiving an additional $7,647; raises district judge salaries to $184,366, with presiding judges receiving an additional $5,162
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Provides $6,008,316 in one-time funding for technology projects including clerk filing software ($1,250,000), courtroom audio/video equipment ($1,200,000), and court records access system ($960,000)
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Authorizes 394 full-time equivalent positions (10 new) and appropriates $355,000 to the Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship for an attorney position transfer
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Permits the judicial branch to charge service fees on credit and debit card payments not exceeding the discount charged by card issuers
Legislative Description
The salaries of justices of the supreme court and salaries of district court judges; to provide for transfers; to provide for a report; and to provide an exemption.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/12
6/11/2025