Relating to judicial officers, including magistrate appointments in judicial election districts, senior magistrates, and judicial officer compensation, and including effective date provisions

In plain words

1. February 11, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee · as HSB 722
2. February 11, 2026House subcommittee named: Holt, Gustoff and Olson · as HSB 722
3. February 12, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 722
4. February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 722
5. February 19, 2026Committee vote: 18–2 · as HSB 722
6. February 23, 2026Filed in the House
7. February 23, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2706 · as HSB 722
8. April 1, 2026Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted
9. April 1, 2026Passed the House, 84–8
10. April 2, 2026Arrived in the Senate
11. April 6, 2026Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted
12. April 7, 2026Took the place of SF 2401 on the Senate floor (the same legislation)
13. April 7, 2026Passed the Senate, 41–4
14. April 30, 2026Sent to the Governor
15. April 30, 2026Signed into law
16. June 2, 2026Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted