IN SJR0019

Renames the judicial nominating commission to the "Commission on Judicial Nominations and Qualifications" and changes its composition to include one attorney elected by Indiana lawyers, one member appointed by the House Speaker, one appointed by the Senate President Pro Tempore, and three citizens appointed by the Governor (at least one of whom must be an attorney)

Requires Senate confirmation for all Supreme Court and Court of Appeals appointments, with the Governor selecting from three nominees recommended by the Commission within 60 days or the Senate may confirm directly from the list

Changes judicial terms from retention elections to 10-year terms subject to Senate retention votes, where judges must apply to the Senate for retention and are retained unless at least 60% of Senators vote against retention

Prohibits registered lobbyists and political party officeholders from serving on the Commission, and bars Commission members from judicial appointment for three years after leaving the Commission

Includes transition provisions allowing current justices and judges to serve out their existing terms and seek Senate confirmation for new terms, with the schedule expiring January 1, 2026