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Council adopts 2026 legislative priorities including remote access, judgeships and verbatim-record authority
Summary
The Judicial Council approved its 2026 legislative priorities emphasizing physical and remote access, funding for judgeships, and authority to pursue disposition of unused courthouses; members abstained on the verbatim-records recommendation and the motion passed with those abstentions.
The Council’s Legislation Committee recommended priorities for 2026 focused on access to justice, remote/cybersecurity improvements, and the ability to seek funding for needed judgeships. The committee also proposed steps to address court‑reporter shortages and expand verbatim records; some council members abstained on that specific recommendation.
Justice Stacey Bulweruri and Corey Jasperson summarized the process for sponsoring Judicial Council legislation, outreach and review of bills, and the committee’s recommendations to pursue delegated authority to take positions on legislation and administrative proposals. The committee said it will continue to advocate for improvements in physical access, remote access, and innovations to support court operations.
The Council voted to adopt the 2026 legislative priorities; the record shows two abstentions on the verbatim-records item and the motion carried.
