NUMBER OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Alaska adds a superior court judge
Starting July 1, 2026, the law adds one superior court judge. The total rises from 45 to 46. District counts are: 6 in District 1, 3 in District 2, 29 in District 3, and 8 in District 4. When it sends nominees to the governor, the Judicial Council must name the district where the appointee will live and serve. The law does not include funding details.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
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HOUSE RULES BY REQUEST
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Cosponsors
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Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
(H) VERSION: HB 262
4/22/2026House(H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
4/22/2026House(H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE
4/22/2026House(H) PASSED Y37 E3
4/22/2026House(H) READ THE THIRD TIME HB 262
4/22/2026House(H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 4/22 CALENDAR
4/21/2026House(H) READ THE SECOND TIME
4/21/2026House(H) HELD TO 4/21 CALENDAR
4/20/2026House(H) RULES TO CALENDAR 4/20/2026
4/20/2026House(H) <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- MEETING CANCELED --
4/10/2026House(H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519
4/10/2026House(H) FN4: (ADM)
4/8/2026House(H) FN3: (LAW)
4/8/2026House(H) FN2: (AJS)
4/8/2026House(H) FN1: (ADM)
4/8/2026House(H) NR: TOMASZEWSKI
4/8/2026House(H) DP: JIMMIE, GALVIN, HANNAN, STAPP, ALLARD, BYNUM, JOSEPHSON, SCHRAGE, FOSTER
4/8/2026House(H) FIN RPT 9DP 1NR
4/8/2026House(H) Moved HB 262 Out of Committee
4/7/2026House(H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519
4/7/2026HouseAudio/Video
4/7/2026House(H) Heard & Held
3/24/2026House(H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519
3/24/2026HouseAudio/Video
3/24/2026House(H) FN3: (LAW)
2/9/2026House
Bill Text
HB 262
1/23/2026