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AZ SCR1047

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2011

Primary Sponsor

Ron Gould

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - First Regular Session (2011)

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article VI.I, Section 5 of the Arizona Constitution regarding the Commission on Judicial Conduct.

  • Removes language requiring the Supreme Court to provide for confidentiality of proceedings before the commission.

  • Establishes that documents and proceedings relating to each complaint reviewed by the commission are public records.

  • Maintains existing provision that a judge cannot participate in commission proceedings involving their own censure, suspension, removal, or involuntary retirement.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to voters at the next general election.

Legislative Description

Judicial conduct; open records; proceedings

Last Action

Transmit to Senate

3/2/2011

Full Bill Text

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