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NY A09858
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/24/2024
Primary Sponsor
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to Article 6, Section 15 of the New York State Constitution regarding Family Court judge selection in New York City
- Establishes that Family Court judges shall be residents of New York City and serve ten-year terms
- Requires Family Court judges to be elected by voters of the counties within New York City from districts established by law
- Changes the selection method from mayoral appointment to popular election, aligning Family Court with civil court judge selection procedures
- Requires the amendment to be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election and published for 3 months before that election
Legislative Description
Relates to the selection of judges to Family Court within the City of New York.
Last Action
opinion referred to judiciary
5/20/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/24/2024
Full Bill Text
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