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SB 134 - Increases the Number of Utah Supreme Court Justices and Judges of Lower Courts - Utah Key Vote

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Title: Increases the Number of Utah Supreme Court Justices and Judges of Lower Courts

Signed by Governor Spencer Cox


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Title: Increases the Number of Utah Supreme Court Justices and Judges of Lower Courts

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases the number of Utah Supreme Court justices and judges in the lower courts.

Highlights:

  • Increases the number of judges in the following district courts (Sec. 1):

    • From 32 to 33 court judges in the third district;

    • From 13 to 14 court judges in the fourth district; and

    • From 7 to 8 court judges in the fifth district.

  • Increases the number of supreme court judges from 5 to 7 justices (Sec. 2).

  • Increases the number of appeals court judges from 7 to 9 (Sec. 3).

  • Specifies that this act is effective May 6th, 2026 (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Increases the Number of Utah Supreme Court Justices and Judges of Lower Courts

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases the number of Utah Supreme Court justices and judges in the lower courts.

Highlights:

  • Increases the number of judges in the following district courts (Sec. 1):

    • From 32 to 33 court judges in the third district;

    • From 13 to 14 court judges in the fourth district; and

    • From 7 to 8 court judges in the fifth district.

  • Increases the number of supreme court judges from 5 to 7 justices (Sec. 2).

  • Increases the number of appeals court judges from 7 to 9 (Sec. 3).

  • Specifies that this act is effective May 6th, 2026 (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text

Title: Increases the Number of Utah Supreme Court Justices and Judges of Lower Courts

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