Introduced by Rep. Christopher Hurst (Enumclaw) (D) on January 18, 2011
Modifies current law to allow appointed municipal judges to serve until January 1 of the year following the next election in which other city officials are elected. This act requires cities and towns to provide by ordinance for the number of full- and part-time judges to be elected. This act also provides other conditions for the initial appointment and subsequent election of municipal judges. (Companion: SB 5630). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on January 18, 2011