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DE HB166
Bill
Status
5/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Sean Lynn
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AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment to codify the Judicial Nominating Commission, which will recommend no fewer than 3 qualified candidates to fill each vacant judicial office within 60 days of notice of vacancy.
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Governor must nominate judicial candidates only from those recommended by the Judicial Nominating Commission, though the Governor may request up to 3 additional candidates within 14 days.
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Establishes a 12-member Judicial Nominating Commission appointed by the Governor, with 4 members each from New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties.
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Prohibits Judicial Nominating Commission members from holding elective constitutional office during their service on the Commission.
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If the Senate fails to confirm a gubernatorial nomination, the Governor may request an additional list of no fewer than 3 qualified candidates from the Judicial Nominating Commission.
Legislative Description
An Act Proposing An Amendment To Section 3 Of Article Iv Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Appointment Of Judges.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
5/18/2023