1025 - Fair Juror Pay Act

[Clark Kent]

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Sponsor: Rep. Haslam2020 (F-TN)

[Classic Conservative]

What is the point of this act?

[NeverAgain]

My vote would be forcing employers to let jurors get this time off, or some type of mix between the government and the employer for payment.

But I will say that serving on the jury is a civic duty, one that I am unsure deserves payment.

[Clark Kent]

Yeah, generally I am opposed to forcing employers to do something, but in this case I feel that paid time off would be good.

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

This is to be paid out of the federal budget correct?  Do we need to make that clear?

[Clark Kent]

Since there has been no debate, we will now move to a final vote. Representatives have 72 hours to vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.

[NeverAgain]

Nay.

[Clark Kent]

ABSTAIN

[Classic Conservative]

Abstain

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

Aye

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

Aye

[Clark Kent]

Huh, looks like I forgot to post that in this thread, but I extended all final votes on active bills by 24 hours, so Rep. JCL's vote is still valid, in case anyone was wondering.

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Assuming I can still vote on this bill.

While Jury duty is a form of civic duty, having some form of compensation for what is an activity that is mandatory seems fair.  I will vote:Aye

[NeverAgain]

Okay, this passes 3-1, with 2 not voting, and 1 being dumb. I am clearing this stuff all up, so bear with me if confusing occurs.