HI SB673

Extends appointment and senate consent review time periods from 30 to 90 days for justices and judges to the supreme court, intermediate appellate court, circuit courts, and district courts.

Harmonizes district court judge appointment procedures with those for higher courts by requiring senate consent within 90 days, with automatic approval if senate fails to reject within that timeframe (previously district court judges were automatically rejected if not approved within 30 days).

Authorizes the senate to vote on approving or rejecting retention petitions for justices and judges seeking subsequent terms, replacing the current system where the judicial selection commission makes final retention decisions without senate involvement.

Requires the judicial selection commission to transmit retention determinations to the senate within 90 days of receiving a retention petition, with the senate having 90 days to vote on consent.

Requires concurrent public disclosure of judicial nominee lists when presented to the governor or chief justice.