Judges; maximum number in each judicial district.

The section authorizing and regulating the maximum number of circuit court judges was completely deleted from the final version.

The requirement for the Judicial Council to conduct studies on the need for additional circuit court judges and changes to circuit boundaries was removed.

The bill title and header were updated to reflect its status as an 'Enrolled' act rather than a 'House Substitute'.

Specific numerical values for the maximum number of judges in certain districts were adjusted in the final text compared to the substitute version.

Added a new section establishing the maximum number of judges for each of the state's judicial circuits, whereas the original bill only addressed district courts.

Introduced a new requirement that the Judicial Council must conduct a study and report findings to legislative committees before authorizing additional circuit court judges or changing circuit boundaries.

Added a requirement for the Judicial Council to publish notice of findings regarding the need for additional judges in a publication of general circulation among attorneys.

Mandated that the Compensation Board study the need for additional courtroom security and deputy court clerk staffing if new circuit judges are authorized.