January 12, 2024 -- Since 2006, Gavel to Gavel has tracked state-by-state legislative activity with potential impact on state courts.
New and active legislation includes:
- Indiana bill would create "baby courts" for children three years of age and younger in need of services.
- Missouri constitutional amendment would, among other things, end the merit selection system for appellate judges and mandate that all judicial records are public records.
- Washington bills require localities to file a notice of intent to create municipal courts with the administrative office of the courts six months before the court starts to hear cases.