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House approves judicial-branch budget after debate on judge pay and court programs
Summary
The North Dakota House approved Senate Bill 2,002, a judicial-branch appropriation that raises judicial salaries to national midpoints and funds IT, audio/visual upgrades and new treatment courts after floor debate and recorded votes.
The North Dakota House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 2,002, the judicial-branch appropriation, after debate over judicial pay increases, information-technology investments and funding for court programs.
The bill funds the Supreme Court, district courts and the Judicial Conduct Commission and, according to the bill carrier, directs money to four categories: IT and operations, audio/visual equipment, long-overdue salary increases and enhancements to court programs. "This budget funds the judicial branch of our state government, which encompasses the Supreme court, the district courts and the judicial conduct commission," said Representative Hansen, the bill carrier for the Appropriations Committee. "The enhancements to the judiciary branch budget fall into 4 major categories, IT and operations, audio and visual equipment, long overdue salary increases, and enhancements to court programs."
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