Committee hears support for amendment to reduce pay for state's attorneys not licensed to practice

Apr 28, 2026

Witnesses told the Government Operations Committee the amendment would align pay treatment for state's attorneys with sheriffs and ease ethical and workload burdens when an elected prosecutor cannot practice; sponsor to offer amendment on third reading the next day.

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Chair Mr. Trik convened the Government Operations Committee on April 28 to gather feedback on a budget amendment that would reduce the salary of a state's attorney who is not licensed or authorized to practice law, an amendment the chair said would be offered by Senator Hardy on third reading the following day.

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