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AL HB576
Bill
Status
4/27/2017
Primary Sponsor
Arnold Mooney
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AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment to revise membership of the Judicial Inquiry Commission (9 members) and Court of the Judiciary (10 members) with staggered terms of 2-4 years and term limits of three terms maximum.
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Requires Senate confirmation for all appointees to both the Judicial Inquiry Commission and Court of the Judiciary.
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Requires legislative approval by two-thirds vote in both houses to remove a Justice of the Supreme Court or appellate court judge that the Court of the Judiciary recommends for removal.
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Eliminates automatic disqualification of judges when a complaint is filed against them by the Judicial Inquiry Commission, but allows the Commission to disqualify judges for 30 days for serious ethics violations threatening harm to persons or property.
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Election on the proposed amendment to be held in accordance with state election law following approval by majority of qualified voters.
Legislative Description
Court of the Judiciary, appeals to Supreme Court, legislative approval of Supreme Court decisions, continued service of judge upon filing of complaint with the Judicial Inquiry Comm., auth. const. amend.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
4/27/2017