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

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 11, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 11, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 18, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 7, 202641–4
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   Skipped: House committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the HouseApril 1, 202684–8
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 30, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 30, 2026

HF 2706 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 2706, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 2706 What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 2

2 adopted · 0 failed. Newest first.

• S-5160 · filed April 7, 2026 by Sen. Jason Schultz (R)

  AI summary This amendment adds a rule that for magistrate terms starting August 1, 2027, the appointing commission must prioritize applicants who served as magistrates in the previous term. It also makes a small wording change regarding a portion of the bill's text.

  Amends this SF 2401 to CONFORM to HF 2706
  Adopted
  April 7, 2026
• H-8278 · filed March 31, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment adds a rule that requires the commission to prioritize applicants who are currently serving or have recently served as magistrates for terms starting August 1, 2027. It also makes a small wording change to a section regarding compensation.
  Adopted
  April 1, 2026