SB158
Judges; increases maximum number authorized in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Feb. 3, 2026
Senate: Incorporates SB780 (Obenshain)
Chief Patron:
Russet Perry (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Maximum number of judges in each judicial circuit.
Increases from five to six the maximum number of judges authorized in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. This bill is a recommendation of the Judicial Council of Virginia.-
Bill History
- 01/07/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100733D
- 01/07/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/23/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB158)
- 01/28/2026 - Senate: Senate committee offered
- 01/28/2026 - Senate: Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
- 01/28/2026 - Senate: Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
- 01/30/2026 - Senate: Committee substitute printed 26105622D-S1
- 02/03/2026 - Senate: Incorporates SB780 (Obenshain)
