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Judges and Judiciary,
Government

Apr. 18, 2018

Bill to fund judges clears hurdle but faces larger roadblocks

A recently-introduced bill to fund additional judge positions advanced through a key committee on Tuesday. But if the recent past is any guide, it could have a harder time getting past the Senate and Gov. Jerry Brown’s veto pen.

SACRAMENTO — A recently introduced bill to fund additional judge positions advanced through a key committee on Tuesday. But if the recent past is any guide, it could have a harder time getting past the Senate and Gov. Jerry Brown’s veto pen.

AB 2446 passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee without debate or objection. It would appropriate $16 million from the state’s general fund to pay for 10 judgeships and another justice on the 4...

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