An Act increasing the number of superior court judges in the third judicial district; and providing for an effective date.

HB 262 increases the number of superior court judges in Alaska's third judicial district from 28 to 29, as specified in revised Section 22.10.120 of the Alaska Statutes. This change directly affects the third judicial district's court operations by adding one additional judge position. The bill amends the statutory judge count to reflect this increase, with the change taking effect on July 1, 2026. The legislation is procedural, adjusting a numerical provision without altering court functions or creating new policies.