Nominating persons to be elected to circuit court judgeships.
This bill, HR 483, is a procedural measure that formally nominates individuals to serve as elected circuit court judges. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to advance the selection process for judicial positions. The legislation was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote and a formal election, indicating broad support for the nominations. The bill directly affects the judicial branch by facilitating the appointment of judges to circuit court positions.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2026
Last action Mar 13, 2026
Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 13, 2026
How they voted
85–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 87
Mar 13, 2026
D
Democratic53
96% Yea
R
Republican34
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Mar 13, 2026
Introduced
Presented, ordered printed (HR483)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michelle Maldonado
DDemocratic
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