Judges; nominations for election to juvenile and domestic relations district court.
This bill nominates specific individuals to serve as elected judges on juvenile and domestic relations district courts. It directly affects the judicial system by filling vacancies in courts that handle cases involving children and family matters. The key provision is the formal selection of nominees through a House vote, which confirms their eligibility for election to these judicial positions. This action streamlines the process of appointing judges who will preside over family law and juvenile cases. The bill does not alter court procedures or laws but focuses on personnel appointments within the existing judicial framework.
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
96% Yea
R
Republican34
97% 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 (HR485)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michelle Maldonado
DDemocratic
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