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Bill would create court-unification task force to study fragmented system

Washington State Senate Law and Justice Committee · February 23, 2026
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Summary

Second substitute HB 1909 would create a court-unification task force to study Washington's varied court rules, funding and technology; sponsor Rep. Jamila Taylor argued the study would improve access to justice and the Washington State Bar Association agreed to convene the process.

The Law and Justice Committee heard a staff briefing and sponsor presentation on second substitute House Bill 1909, which would establish a court-unification task force to study whether and how a more centralized court administrative structure could improve efficiency and access.

Tim Ford summarized the concept: Washington's courts…

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