Bill

To amend Section 401 of Chapter 4 of Title 4 of the Yap State Code, as relating to the salary of the Chief Justice, and for other purposes

YSL 11-120

Proposed by:

Hon. Victor Bamog

11th Legislature, 3rd Regular Session 2025

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Yap.

Section 1

Section 401 of Chapter 4 of Title 4 of the Yap State Code, as relating to the salary of the Chief Justice, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 401. Judiciary Salary.

(a) The annual salary for each justice and the Administrative Director of the State Court shall be as follows:

(1) Chief Justice … $40,000.00; (2) Associate Justices … $25,000.00; and (3) Administrative Director … $20,000.00.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the annual salary of a justice with a law degree from an accredited law school and with a license to practice law in the State of Yap may be higher than those specified in subsection (a) provided however, that it does not exceed $50,000.00.”

Section 2

This Act shall take effect upon approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

Bill Enacted

YSL 11-120

Bill passed: 7 July 2025.

The attached file is a copy of the bill that was signed into law by the legislature. In any case of dispute, the authoritative copy of the legislation shall always be considered to be the copy that is held by the records office of the Yap Legislature.

Progress of the Legislation

No further information available.

Assigned to Committee

Government, Health & Welfare Committee

Bill Introduced

11-142

Date introduced: 6 May 2025.

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