This bill proposes to amend RCW 2.08.063 to increase the number of superior court judges in Skagit County and Yakima County. Specifically, it changes the number of judges in Skagit County from four to five and in Yakima County from eight to nine.
The bill reflects the growing judicial needs in these counties by adding an additional judge in each, thereby enhancing the capacity of the superior courts to handle cases more efficiently. The legislative process for this bill included passage by both the Senate and the House, followed by approval from the Governor.
Statutes affected: Original bill: 2.08.063
Bill as passed Legislature: 2.08.063
Session law: 2.08.063