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MS HB133
Bill
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
William Denny
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AI Summary
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Eliminates elections for Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges, replacing them with gubernatorial appointments requiring Senate confirmation, effective July 1, 2012.
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Changes judicial terms to eight years, with new appointments occurring at the end of each incumbent's term rather than through popular election.
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Establishes retention elections allowing voters to decide whether appointed judges should be retained or removed, with successors appointed if judges are not retained.
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Repeals Section 9-4-15 governing election timing for Court of Appeals judges and Section 23-15-995 regarding election law applicability to Supreme Court judges.
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Makes the act contingent on ratification by voters through House Concurrent Resolution No. ____, 2012 Regular Session.
Legislative Description
Appellate judges; provide for appointed judges of Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012