SB 1860: Judicial Vacancies/Nominations
JOINT RESOLUTION by Cowin
Judicial Vacancies/Nominations; constitutional amendment under which vacancies in judicial office are filled by gubernatorial nominees from list of all eligible applicants submitted by respective nominating commission, confirmed by Senate; nominations made when Senate is not in session would be deemed confirmed; those made when it is in session but not confirmed within given time would be rejected; all commission proceedings, including deliberations, would be public. Amends s. 11, Art V.
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2001 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/19/2001 | Senate |
• Introduced, referred to Judiciary; Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and Judiciary; Appropriations; Rules and Calendar -SJ 00184 |
| 5/4/2001 | Senate |
• Died in Committee on Judiciary |