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ID S1148
Bill
Status
3/30/2023
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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Expands the Judicial Council from 7 to 9 members, consisting of 4 attorney members (including 1 district judge and 1 magistrate judge) and 4 non-attorney members, with the Chief Justice serving as the ninth member and chairman.
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Changes the term of office for appointed Judicial Council members from 6 years to 4 years and increases the concurrence requirement for council action from 4 to 5 members.
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Requires the Idaho State Bar to solicit applications and good faith feedback when selecting nonjudicial attorneys to nominate for Judicial Council membership.
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Adds new duties for the Judicial Council, including providing written summaries to the governor explaining factors considered in submitting nominees for judicial vacancies and disclosing written information about applicants at least 48 hours before interviews.
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Establishes nonpartisan ballots for election of judges of the Court of Appeals and makes the act effective July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding membership of and appointments to the judicial council, to revise a provision regarding a duty of the judicial council, to provide for certain duties of the judicial council, and to provide for nonpartisan ballots for the election of judges of the court of appeals.
STATE JUDICIARY
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 210 Effective: 07/01/2023
3/30/2023