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HI HB340
Bill
Status
3/5/2021
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
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Proposes amendment to Article VI of the Hawaii Constitution by adding Section 1.5 requiring the judicial selection commission to be guided by principles of merit in selecting judicial nominees and retaining judges and justices.
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The ballot question will ask voters: "Shall the Constitution of the State of Hawaii be amended to require the judicial selection commission to be guided by principles of merit in the selection of judicial nominations and the retention of judges and justices?"
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Amendment takes effect upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii Constitution.
Legislative Description
Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Require The Judicial Selection Commission To Be Guided By Principles Of Merit In The Selection Of Judicial Nominations And The Retention Of Judges And Justices.
Constitutional Amendment
Last Action
Referred to JDC/WAM.
3/9/2021