Judges; nominations for election to general district court.
This bill proposes the nomination of individuals to run for election as general district court judges. It directly affects the judicial branch by identifying candidates for specific court positions. The key provision is the House's formal nomination of these persons to seek public office. Once nominated, these individuals would compete in elections to fill the judge seats. This action is a procedural step in the judicial appointment process rather than a substantive policy change.
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
84–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 87
Mar 13, 2026
D
Democratic53
94% 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 (HR484)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michelle Maldonado
DDemocratic
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