AK SB31

Governor appoints one person nominated or reviewed by the judicial council for court of appeals and district court judge vacancies, rather than choosing from multiple candidates.

Judicial council must submit four additional qualified candidates instead of "two or more" for judicial officer positions.

Magistrate appointments by the presiding superior court judge require confirmation by a majority of legislature in joint session.

Magistrates are now subject to impeachment and disciplinary actions by the Commission on Judicial Conduct, including reprimand, suspension, removal, retirement, and censure.

State funds are prohibited from being used to support or oppose retention or rejection of judicial officers in elections.