HB493Introduced in the House of Delegates
Washington County - Judgeships - District Court
Introduced by Judiciary
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Increasing from five to six the number of associate judges in the District Court in District 11 by increasing from two to three the number of associate judges appointed from Washington County.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 474
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
126
Yes
7
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (138-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable
Motion Recommit to Committee (Senator Smith) Adopted
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {663321/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Motion Rules Suspend Two Readings Same Day Const/Rule 24 (Senator Smith) Adopted
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (126-7)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 474
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