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IN SJR0009
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Governor fills vacancies on the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals from a list of three nominees provided by the judicial nominating commission, subject to Senate confirmation by majority vote.
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Justices and judges must receive more than 60% of votes cast in retention elections to remain in office, replacing the previous judicial selection system.
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Chief Justice is selected by the Governor from Supreme Court members rather than by the judicial nominating commission.
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Judicial nominating commission composition changes to include the Chief Justice (as chair), three lawyers elected by those admitted to practice in Indiana, and three citizens appointed by the Governor.
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New constitutional protection prevents laws, rules, decrees, or orders from restricting judges, lawyers, judicial candidates, or others from expressing political views or donating money, services, or property to political parties and candidates.
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 one vote more than 60% 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,