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FL S0482
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Establishes a minimum age requirement of 50 years for appointment to the Florida Supreme Court or district courts of appeal.
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Imposes term limits of two consecutive full terms for Supreme Court justices and three consecutive full terms for district court of appeal judges.
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Requires candidates for Supreme Court justice to have served as a judge for at least one year prior to appointment.
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Applies the new eligibility requirements and term limits to justices and judges already serving in office as of January 1, 2019, the effective date of the amendment.
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Requires submission of the amendment to Florida voters for approval at the next general election or earlier special election.
Legislative Description
Supreme Court Justices/District Courts of Appeal Judges
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
5/5/2017