VA HB 46
in committeeJudges; maximum number in each judicial circuit.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · lower
Description
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.
- Introduced
- 2025-12-26
- Status date
- —
- Latest action
- 2026-02-04 — Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB443-Hope) (Voice Vote)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Sponsors
- David A. Reidprimary
- Bryce E. Reevescosponsor
- Michael J. Webertcosponsor
- John Chilton McAuliffcosponsor
- Kannan Srinivasancosponsor
- Russet Perrycosponsor
- Atoosa R. Reasercosponsor
- Marty Martinezcosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-12-26
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101901D
filing,introduction
2025-12-26
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
referral-committee
2026-01-27
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB46)
2026-01-30
Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
referral-committee
2026-02-02
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
2026-02-04
Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB443-Hope) (Voice Vote)
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Votes
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Related bills
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