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IN SJR0008
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Governor fills vacancies on the Indiana Supreme Court and Court of Appeals from nominations by the judicial nominating commission, subject to Senate confirmation by majority vote.
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Justices and judges must receive at least 67% of votes cast in retention elections to remain in office, replacing the previous approval standard.
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Chief Justice selection changes from judicial nominating commission to Governor appointment from Supreme Court members.
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Prohibits laws, rules, decrees, or orders from restricting judges, lawyers, judicial candidates, and other persons from freely speaking about political issues, parties, or candidates, and from donating money, services, or property to political parties or candidates.
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Constitutional amendment requires approval by two consecutive general assemblies and ratification by majority of state voters to become effective.
Legislative Description
Provides that the governor fills vacancies on the supreme court and the court of appeals, subject to the approval of the senate. Provides that a justice of the supreme court or judge of the court of appeals is retained in office only if the justice or judge receives at least 67% of the total number of votes cast on the question of retention of the justice or judge. Provides that a law, judicial rule, decree, or order may not abridge the freedom of a judge, lawyer, candidate for judicial office, or any other person from: (1) speaking, writing, or otherwise