SB2784Introduced in the Senate
JUDGES-6TH & 7TH JUD CIRCUITS
Introduced by Doris Turner, District 48
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill. Further amends the Circuit Courts Act. Provides that the Supreme Court shall allot all vacancies in the 16 (rather than 15) resident judgeships of the 19th circuit for election from the various subcircuits in numerical order until there is one resident judge to be elected from each subcircuit, except the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th (rather than only the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd) subcircuits. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0809
August 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Concurrence · May 31, 2026
55
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Not Voting |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Not Voting |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Do Pass Executive; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 24, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 012-000-000
Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Regan Deering
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Motion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Ann M. Williams
Motion to Reconsider Vote - Withdrawn Rep. Ann M. Williams
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 31, 2026
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Doris Turner
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 008-004-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 055-000-000
Senate Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Sen. Paul Faraci
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 7, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0809
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