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SB1702 • 2026

Increases the number of circuit judges in the 7th Judicial Circuit, consisting of Clay County

Increases the number of circuit judges in the 7th Judicial Circuit, consisting of Clay County

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Nurrenbern, Maggie; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-02-23
Official status
S First Read
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-23 S422

    S First Read

Official Summary Text

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SB 1702 - Currently, the Seventh Judicial Circuit, located in Clay County, has four circuit judges. This act increase the number of circuit judges to five beginning in fiscal year 2028.

This act is identical to a provision in HCS/HBs 2968, 2427 & 3086 (2026), HB 3363 (2026), and HB 3448 (2026) and is substantially similar to a provision in HCS/SB 945 (2026).
KATIE O'BRIEN