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NC S698
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
William Rabon
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AI Summary
- Amends the North Carolina Constitution to reduce judicial terms from 4-8 years to 2 years for District Judges, Superior Court Judges, Court of Appeals Judges, and Supreme Court Justices
- All terms of office for judges elected prior to July 1, 2018 shall expire December 31, 2018, with new two-year terms beginning with the 2018 general election
- Vacancies in Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Superior Court judgeships shall be filled by gubernatorial appointment for the remainder of the term
- Requires submission of the amendment to voters at the 2018 statewide primary election with the question asking whether to allow more frequent judicial elections every two years instead of every four or eight years
- Amendment becomes effective July 1, 2018 if approved by a majority of voters
Legislative Description
Increase Voter Accountability of Judges
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
1/10/2018
Committee Referrals
Rules and Operations of the Senate1/10/2018
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