FL S1030

Removes the requirement that Florida Bar members appointed to judicial nominating commissions must be engaged in the practice of law.

Transfers nomination authority for four Bar member positions from the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives, with each submitting 3-6 nominees per position.

Eliminates the Governor's ability to reject all nominees and request a new list from the Board of Governors.

Establishes alternating nomination procedures between Senate President and House Speaker for filling vacant positions on the Supreme Court and district/circuit court nominating commissions.

Takes effect July 1, 2018.