Government
Dec. 28, 2018
Bill would nix jury fees for legislative staff
While many legislative staff jobs come with low pay, it’s unlikely the bill would cause hardship, given that it’s policy to continue to pay staff serving on juries.
State Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins had an odd early Christmas gift to legislative staff this year: a bill clarifying they’re not eligible to be paid for jury duty.
SB 60, proposed Dec. 19, would simply add the words “by the Legislature” to the Code of Civil Procedure section, which dictates public employees “who receive regular compensation and benefits while performing jury service” are not eligible to be paid the standard...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$895, but save $100 when you subscribe today… Just $795 for the first year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In