Fee bill progresses in Sacramento
The State Bar 2009 fee bill was approved by the Assembly last month. AB 3049
adds a $10 building assessment to the base $315 fee and with other assessments
for discipline ($25), technology ($10), the Client Security Fund ($40) and
the Lawyer Assistance Program ($10), will bring the dues for most active lawyers
to $410.
The additional fee was authorized for five years and will fund bar facilities
in southern California, either with new rental space or construction or purchase
of a new building.
The Assembly analysis of the bill projects a $2.3 million deficit at the end
of 2010 if dues are not increased.
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