Creating supreme court judicial districts.

HB 1918 creates nine judicial districts for Washington State Supreme Court justices, requiring each justice to reside in their designated district during their term. The bill defines specific geographic areas (e.g., District 1 = King County, District 7 = Eastern Washington counties like Spokane) and mandates that at least three districts cover eastern Washington to address historical underrepresentation. Justices elected under this system will serve six-year terms with staggered starting dates, and vacancies will be filled by gubernatorial appointments from the affected district until the next election. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, contingent on voter approval of a constitutional amendment for this district-based system.