New JerseyNew Jersey judges would keep annual inflation-based raises beyond 2027
Supreme Court justices and Superior Court and Tax Court judges would keep annual raises beyond 2027 when regional consumer prices rise, capped at 2%.
What it does
New Jersey Supreme Court justices and Superior Court and Tax Court judges would keep annual inflation-based raises beyond 2027. Raises would require rising regional consumer prices and could not exceed 2% a year.
Argument forContinued raises could help these judges keep up with rising living costs, while the 2% cap limits yearly increases.
Argument againstContinuing annual raises beyond 2027 could increase state spending on judges’ salaries in years when the regional price index rises.
More detail
The State Treasurer would continue annual pay adjustments beyond 2027. This covers New Jersey Supreme Court justices and Superior Court and Tax Court judges. Raises would require a rise in the New York–Northern New Jersey–Long Island consumer price index and could not exceed 2% a year. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, removing the cutoff after the adjustment for payments starting January 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 19Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary CommitteeIntroduced
Government & EthicsTaxes & Budget