HI SB2498

Proposes constitutional amendment to Article VI, Section 3 requiring written notice of judicial appointments be provided to the Senate concurrently with the appointment by the governor, chief justice, or judicial selection commission.

Clarifies that the Senate's 30-day period to reject a judicial appointment to the supreme court, intermediate appellate court, and circuit courts begins upon receipt of written notice, not from any other communication such as a news conference.

Addresses 2012 incident where governor's supreme court appointment was deemed valid based on news conference announcement within the 30-day window, despite formal appointment notice arriving after the deadline.

Applies written notice requirement and receipt-based timeline to both gubernatorial/chief justice appointments and judicial selection commission appointments when those officials fail to meet appointment deadlines.

Requires Senate to receive written notice concurrently with appointments to district courts and have 30 days from receipt to hold public hearing and vote.