SJR11 - Provides that a nonpartisan judicial commission shall submit to the governor a list of names, rather than a list of three names, to fill a judicial vacancy in a court under the nonpartisan court plan

SJR 11

Provides that a nonpartisan judicial commission shall submit to the governor a list of names, rather than a list of three names, to fill a judicial vacancy in a court under the nonpartisan court plan

Sponsor:

Hegeman

LR Number:

0442S.02C

Committee:

General Laws

Last Action:

5/12/2017 - Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SJR 11-Hegeman, with SCS

Journal Page:

Title:

SCS SJR 11

Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

Upon Voter Approval

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SJR 11 - This proposed constitutional amendment, if approved by the qualified voters of this state, provides that when a judicial vacancy occurs in a court under the nonpartisan court plan the governor shall appoint the new judge from a list of names of all qualified applicants submitted by a nonpartisan judicial commission, rather than from a list of only three names. The number of nominees on the list is not limited, but shall include at least three names.

This constitutional amendment is similar to SJR 30 (2016).

JESSI BAKER

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