SENATE BILL REPORT

                           SHB 2212

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON LAW & JUSTICE, FEBRUARY 16, 1994

Brief Description:  Determining the number of district court judges.

SPONSORS: House Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by Representatives Eide, Padden, Appelwick, Wineberry and Johanson)

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

SENATE COMMITTEE ON LAW & JUSTICE

Majority Report:  Do pass. 

     Signed by Senators A. Smith, Chairman; Ludwig, Vice Chairman; Nelson, Quigley, Roach and Schow.

Staff:  Susan Carlson (786‑7418)

Hearing Dates: February 16, 1994

BACKGROUND:

In 1991, the Legislature changed the number of district court judges in some counties.  However, the legislation included incorrect numbers for 16 of the counties.  As a result, the current statute inaccurately reflects the number of district court judges in many counties.

SUMMARY:

The correct number of district court judges that have been authorized for each county is listed.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  none requested

TESTIMONY FOR:

The bill corrects the number of district court judges listed in statute.

TESTIMONY AGAINST:  None

TESTIFIED:  Judge Kip Stilz, District and Municipal Court Judges Assn.