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Assembly raises minimum fee for temporary interpreters in town and village courts to $110
Summary
The Assembly approved a bill to increase the minimum daily fee paid to temporary interpreters in town and village courts from $25 to $110; sponsors said the increase reflects market realities and access needs, while some members cited county budget concerns.
The Assembly voted to raise the minimum daily fee for temporary interpreters in town and village courts, approving legislation that increases the statutory $25 per‑day minimum to $110. The bill passed on the floor with an aye/no vote recorded as 104–39.
Sponsor Assemblymember Conrad said the change reflects long‑outdated compensation that has not kept pace with demand or the cost of living. “We…
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