SJR 21 Summary

• Proposes constitutional amendment to Article VII-B, Section 4 regarding judicial appointment procedures and Senate confirmation of judges.

• Requires Governor to submit potential judicial nominees to Judicial Nominating Commission, which provides advisory rating of "qualified" or "not qualified" for each nominee within 90 days.

• Governor appoints one nominee to fill vacancy, with appointment requiring Senate confirmation; allows Governor to call special Senate session no more than once per quarter for judicial confirmation votes.

• Specifies Commission must complete rating work within 90 days of receiving Governor's submission of potential nominees.

• Establishes ballot title and directs Secretary of State to submit measure to voters for approval or rejection.