Adding an additional superior court judge in Skagit county.

SB 5836 would increase the number of superior court judges in Skagit County from four to five by amending Washington State law (RCW 2.08.063). The bill directly affects Skagit County's court system by adding judicial capacity to handle caseloads. A key provision requires specific funding for this change to be included in the 2026 omnibus appropriations act by June 30, or the bill becomes void. This is a procedural adjustment to court staffing levels with no substantive policy changes beyond the judge count.