House2025-26 sessionFiscal note

2SHB 1909 — Establishing the court unification task force.

Signed into law — Chapter 199, Laws of 2026

Sponsor
Taylor
Introduced
February 7, 2026
Status
C 199 L 26
Last action
Effective date 6/11/2026. (March 24, 2026)

What this bill does

Establishes the Court Unification Task Force to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Washington court system and to identify areas where a more centralized approach to court operations may improve uniformity in the delivery of court services and consistency in outcomes for those who use the court system.

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Floor votes

  • House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 16, 2026
    56 yea · 36 nay · 6 not voting
  • House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · March 11, 2026
    57 yea · 38 nay · 3 not voting
  • Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · March 6, 2026
    30 yea · 18 nay · 1 not voting

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