The proposed bill would amend section 12-121 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, updating the language regarding the establishment of superior courts in counties with populations exceeding thirty thousand inhabitants. Specifically, it would replace the phrase "upon" with "on" in two instances, clarifying the process for petitioning the governor for additional judges. Additionally, the bill would change "his" to "the governor's" to ensure gender-neutral language in the statute.

Furthermore, the bill would modify the criteria for determining the need for an additional judge by replacing "of the census" with "united states census bureau," thereby specifying the source of population estimates. These changes aim to modernize the language and improve clarity in the statute while maintaining the existing framework for the appointment of additional judges based on population growth.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-121