Changes to the Number of Judges in Florida Courts
May 12, 2026
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The Frame
Residents in the affected counties and circuits may see changes in court processing times and judicial availability as the number of judges is adjusted to meet local caseload demands.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Residents of affected judicial circuits and counties
These residents will be served by a different number of circuit or county court judges than previously authorized.
Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.
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Summary
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Why It Matters
Residents in the affected counties and circuits may see changes in court processing times and judicial availability as the number of judges is adjusted to meet local caseload demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Lobbying Activity
CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC.
on behalf of California Judges Association
FLANNERY GROUP THE
on behalf of ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE ATTORNEYS AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES
CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC.
on behalf of CALIFORNIA JUDGES ASSOCIATION
Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)
2026
“In support of the No Political Enemies Act to prevent executive punishing of individuals or organizations for constitutionally protected speech, belies, viewpoints, or political participation. In support of amending DHS appropriation riders to improve oversight and accountability on Department of Homeland security surveillance. In opposition to the SAVE America Act and requiring unnecessary barriers to voting. In support of increasing federal election security funding and identifying risks to election security and confidence posed by executive orders. In support of encouraging congressional members to uphold their legal duty to seat future lawfully elected members of Congress from the midterm elections. In support of reforms that strengthening the independence of the Judge Advocate General Corps through reforms of notification to Congress on before their termination. In support of reforms to protect independent legal advice within DoD and protect the non-political nature of the armed forces. In support of reforming the national emergencies framework to prevent executive abuses. Advocating in support of reforms that would prevent the executive branch from harming First Amendment rights of broadcasters. ”
Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)
2026
“In support of the No Political Enemies Act to prevent executive punishing of individuals or organizations for constitutionally protected speech, belies, viewpoints, or political participation. In support of amending DHS appropriation riders to improve oversight and accountability on Department of Homeland security surveillance. In opposition to the SAVE America Act and requiring unnecessary barriers to voting. In support of increasing federal election security funding and identifying risks to election security and confidence posed by executive orders. In support of encouraging congressional members to uphold their legal duty to seat future lawfully elected members of Congress from the midterm elections. In support of reforms that strengthening the independence of the Judge Advocate General Corps through reforms of notification to Congress on before their termination. In support of reforms to protect independent legal advice within DoD and protect the non-political nature of the armed forces. In support of reforming the national emergencies framework to prevent executive abuses. Advocating in support of reforms that would prevent the executive branch from harming First Amendment rights of broadcasters. ”
Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)
2025
“In support of the No Political Enemies Act to prevent executive punishing of individuals or organizations for constitutionally protected speech, belies, viewpoints, or political participation. In support of exploring enhanced reporting requirements to the Defense Production Act in the NDAA and tariff issuance to prevent executive abuse. In opposition to FCCs retaliatory agenda by advocating for meaningful First Amendment limits on its ability to punish news organizations for the content they air or the editorial decisions they make. In consideration of the Empowering SPEECH Act which primarily aims to protect First Amendment rights and related freedoms on college campuses In support of reforms that strengthening the independence of the Judge Advocate General Corps through reforms of notification to Congress on before their termination. In opposition to arbitrary deployments of National Guard members to American cities. In support of the Protecting Our Democracy Act to address abuses of presidential power, election security and integrity, and improving the system of checks and balances. In opposition to requiring documentary proof of citizenship through the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. In support of increasing federal election security funding. In support of maintaining the constitutional separation of powers ensuring that Congress has the power of the purse. ”
Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)
2025
“In opposition to threats against the judiciary that erode constitutional safeguards, including the JUDGES Act (H.R. 1702), the PEPPER Act (H.R. 1789), the NORRA Act (H.R. 1526), and the Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act. In support of more robust funding to protect Congressional Members, staff, and families but also greater transparency on the threats. In support of judiciary security amendments to the reconciliation bill, (H.R.1) In support of the MARSHALS Act (S.1873) to transfer oversight of the U.S. Marshals to the judicial branch. In support of the Protecting Our Democracy Act to prevent abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference In support of reforms to the National Emergencies Act. In opposition to the SAVE Act (H.R.22) and impediments to the right to vote. In support of federal election security funding. In opposition to the creation of a Sovereign Wealth Fund. In opposition to Executive impoundment of congressionally appropriated funds. In opposition to politicization of the armed forces. In support of more transparency around RIFs and protection of the federal civil service. In opposition to tax bill language designating non-profits as "supporters of terrorism." In opposition to reducing the funding of the Government Accountability Office. ”
Voting Record
Passage, Third Reading
Total
119
Yes
104
No
1
Present
0
Not Voting
14
Abstain
0
How they voted (119)
Ryan Chamberlin
Republican · yes
Tom Fabricio
Republican · yes
Erika Booth
Republican · yes
Mike Redondo
Republican · yes
Mitch Rosenwald
Democratic · not voting
Lawrence McClure
Republican · yes
Kevin Steele
Republican · yes
Adam Botana
Republican · yes
Michele Rayner
Democratic · yes
Rita Harris
Democratic · yes
Adam Anderson
Republican · yes
Debra Tendrich
Democratic · yes
Chip LaMarca
Republican · yes
Carlos Smith
Democratic · yes
Gallop Franklin
Democratic · not voting
Emily Gregory
Democratic · yes
Omar Blanco
Republican · yes
Chuck Brannan
Republican · not voting
Toby Overdorf
Republican · yes
Susan Valdés
Republican · yes
Chase Tramont
Republican · yes
Paula Stark
Republican · not voting
Fiona McFarland
Republican · yes
Shane Abbott
Republican · yes
+ 95 more
Third Reading
Total
40
Yes
32
No
0
Present
0
Not Voting
0
Abstain
0
How they voted (40)
Mack Bernard
Democratic · yes
Ed Hooper
Republican · yes
Jason Brodeur
Republican · yes
Ralph Massullo
Republican · yes
Lori Berman
Democratic · yes
Carlos Smith
Democratic · yes
Brian Nathan
Democratic · yes
Danny Burgess
Republican · yes
Ana Maria Rodriguez
Republican · yes
Colleen Burton
Republican · excused
Jay Trumbull
Republican · yes
Tina Polsky
Democratic · excused
Ileana Garcia
Republican · yes
Kathleen Passidomo
Republican · yes
Keith Truenow
Republican · yes
Jonathan Martin
Republican · yes
Clay Yarborough
Republican · yes
Gayle Harrell
Republican · yes
Tommy Wright
Republican · yes
Don Gaetz
Republican · yes
Jason Pizzo
Independent · yes
Jim Boyd
Republican · yes
Nick DiCeglie
Republican · excused
Shev Jones
Democratic · yes
+ 16 more
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Broad Judicial Expansion
The bill mandates increases in judicial positions across six major judicial circuits and seven counties, indicating a systemic effort to address court capacity.
Connected Entities
Sources
openstates.org
Analysis Score
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- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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