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A 2671

Sets the amount of the allowance that trial and grand jurors are entitled to at the minimum wage

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Cunningham

Sets trial and grand juror allowances at the state minimum wage, tying juror pay to wage changes and potentially boosting participation while impacting court budgets.

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Bill Summary · A 2671

Summary of Assembly Bill A 2671

Overview

A 2671 would adjust juror compensation by setting the amount of the juror allowance for trial and grand jurors to be equal to the state minimum wage. The bill was introduced on January 21, 2025 and is currently referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Purpose and intent

  • The main purpose is to ensure that juror allowances reflect current minimum wage levels, aligning juror compensation with standard wage protections.
  • By tying the allowance to the minimum wage, the bill aims to provide baseline financial support for jurors during their service.

Key provisions

  • The allowance for trial jurors and grand jurors would be set at the applicable minimum wage rate.
  • The description provided does not specify the exact calculation method (e.g., per diem, per hour, or per day) or the frequency of payment; the text only states that the allowance is to be set at the minimum wage. The precise calculation details would be defined in the bill’s full text or related implementing provisions.

Affected parties

  • Individuals serving as trial jurors and grand jurors in the state.
  • The judiciary and administrative offices responsible for juror payments would implement and administer the new rate.
  • Potentially, the state budget and courts’ operating costs, which would adjust to reflect higher juror compensation if minimum wage rates rise.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: January 21, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Judiciary Committee (listed twice in the actions section, but the effect is the same: sent to Judiciary for consideration).
  • No further actions are listed in the provided information, so the bill remains pending in committee pending hearings, amendments, and potential floor votes.

Related and sponsor information

  • Primary sponsor: Brian Cunningham.
  • Related bill: A 6758 (from a prior session) is noted as related, suggesting a historical or thematic connection to juror compensation or related procedures.

Potential implications

  • If enacted, juror compensation would automatically track changes in the minimum wage, potentially increasing juror participation by reducing the perceived financial burden of serving.
  • The fiscal impact would depend on the current minimum wage level and the number of jurors paid under this provision; higher wage rates would translate to higher costs for the judiciary in jury-related payments.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor Judiciary Committee developments for hearings, amendments, and votes.
  • Review the full text for precise calculation methods (per diem vs. per hour/day) and any transitional rules or exceptions.
  • Consider related statutory provisions on juror service and any concurrent changes proposed by A 6758.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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