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CT SB00350
Bill
Status
Passed
6/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Changes family support magistrate appointments from Governor-only appointments to a nomination by the Governor and appointment by the General Assembly process, effective January 1, 2017
- Extends the term of office for family support magistrates from three years to five years for those appointed after January 1, 2017, while allowing current magistrates to continue serving until their three-year terms expire
- Requires the Judiciary Committee to review nominations within thirty legislative days and establish a process for General Assembly approval via concurrent resolution, with the Governor making new nominations within five days if a nomination fails
- Allows the Judiciary Committee to investigate magistrate nominees and interview them in public hearings, with investigator reports kept confidential
- Subjects family support magistrates to removal for cause by the Governor and to admonishment, censure, suspension, and removal procedures under chapter 872a
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Appointment Of Family Support Magistrates.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/10/2016
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/2/2016
Full Bill Text
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