New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4686 — Provides for annual adjustments to compensation for certain justices and judges based on change in CPI.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SSG

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Adjusts judges' salaries annually based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

This bill establishes a system for adjusting the compensation of certain judges and justices every year, linking it to the Consumer Price Index. This aims to ensure their salaries keep pace with inflation.

Summary

Justices & judges, cert-prov for annual adjustments to compensation

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SSG

Sponsors

  • Brian P. Stack · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Stack, Brian P.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4686 do?
Justices & judges, cert-prov for annual adjustments to compensation
Who sponsors S 4686?
S 4686 is sponsored by Stack, Brian P..
What is the current status of S 4686?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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