Bill No.: HB0083                  Drafter:  JHR

 

LSO No.:  08LSO-0291              Effective Date:  7/1/2008

 

Enrolled Act No.:  <enrnum>

 

Chapter No.:       <chptnum>

 

Prime Sponsor:     Representative Olsen

 

Catch Title:       District court judge increase.

 

Subject:  Authorizes an additional district court judge in the 9th Judicial District as specified.

 

 

Summary/Major Elements:

 

·         Currently the 9th Judicial District is authorized to have 2 district court judges, who reside in Fremont and Teton Counties.

 

·         This bill:

 

o       Authorizes another district court judge for the 9th Judicial District, who will reside in Sublette County;

 

o       Appropriates $732,546.00 to the Supreme Court for the biennium beginning July 1, 2008, to be used for salaries, benefits, office equipment, supplies and fees to implement the office in Sublette County;

 

o       Authorizes 4 full-time equivalent positions to implement the purposes of the act;

 

o       Provides that no action will be taken to appoint a judge to fill the position until suitable facilities have been completed and are ready for occupancy in Sublette County as specified in the act.

 

Note:

·         Final action on this bill was not taken at this time this summary was prepared.  Should changes be made to the bill upon final passage, an updated summary will be transmitted to all legislators.