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Senate debates raising juror pay; sponsor seeks higher daily rate then re-refers bill to finance committee
Summary
Senate Bill 370, proposing higher juror pay, drew extended floor discussion and a committee vote. Sponsor sought to raise daily juror pay from $12 to $60 (and $120 for multiple-day service); after debate the Senate passed second reading and later voted to re-refer the bill to the Finance and Claims Committee for further consideration.
Senate Bill 370, which would raise juror pay in Montana, drew extended debate on March 17 before Senate action to re-refer the bill to the Finance and Claims Committee for further fiscal scrutiny.
Sponsor Senator Yakovich opened the discussion by urging a significant increase in juror compensation, saying the current $12 per day is inadequate for many who must miss work to serve and citing neighboring states’ rates. He proposed raising the daily pay to $60 and noted a $120 payment…
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