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SC H4160
Bill
Status
Passed
5/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Weston Newton
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AI Summary
- Converts nine at-large circuit court judge seats to resident seats in specific circuits, reducing at-large seats from 16 to 7
- Adds resident judge seats to the Third, Fifth, Seventh, Ninth, Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth Circuits
- Increases resident judges in the Fifth Circuit from 3 to 5, the Ninth Circuit from 4 to 5, and the Thirteenth Circuit from 4 to 5
- Increases the Twelfth Circuit from 1 to 3 resident judges, and the Third, Seventh, and Eleventh Circuits each from 2 to 3 judges
- Current at-large judges whose seats are converted are not required to undergo additional screening until their current term ends
Legislative Description
Judicial seats, circuit court
Last Action
Act No. 50
5/19/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/9/2025
Judiciary3/6/2025
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