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GA HR1363
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
2/24/2016
Primary Sponsor
Wendell Willard
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AI Summary
- Creates the House Special Study Committee on Judicial Qualifications Commission Reform, composed of 7 House members appointed by the Speaker, to investigate the operations, investigatory methods, procedures, and decorum of the Judicial Qualifications Commission
- Grants the committee subpoena power to compel witnesses and documents, with authority to place witnesses under oath; all subpoenas must be prepared by the Office of Legislative Counsel, signed by the Speaker, and attested by the Clerk of the House
- Responds to concerns that the JQC pursued criminal actions against judges that were dropped once those judges left office, and that the Commission's methods, efficacy, and public communications practices need reform
- Requires the committee to file a report of findings and any proposed legislation with the Clerk of the House prior to abolishment, approved by majority vote of a quorum
- Committee shall stand abolished on December 1, 2016, with funding provided from House of Representatives appropriations
Legislative Description
House Special Study Committee on Judicial Qualifications Commission Reform; create
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted
2/24/2016
Committee Referrals
Rules2/16/2016
Full Bill Text
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