HB 827: Judicial Vacancies/Candidates List
JOINT RESOLUTION by Brummer ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Hogan
Judicial Vacancies/Candidates List; constitutional amendment to change method for appointment of judges; requires judicial nominating commissions to forward to Governor list of all applicants eligible for appointment; permits Governor to nominate &, upon confirmation by Senate, appoint any listed applicant; eliminates Supreme Court's ability to repeal such rules, but authorizes repeal, not subject to gubernatorial veto, by simple majority of Legislature, etc. Amends s. 11, Art. V.
Last Action:
5/4/2001
House -
Died in Committee on Judicial Oversight (SGC)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2001 | House |
• Prefiled; Referred to Judicial Oversight (SGC); Council for Smarter Government; On Committee agenda-- Judicial Oversight (SGC), 03/06/01, 2:15 pm, Reed Hall |
| 3/6/2001 | House |
• Introduced, referred to Judicial Oversight (SGC); Council for Smarter Government -HJ 00065; On Committee agenda-- Judicial Oversight (SGC), 03/06/01, 2:15 pm, Reed Hall --Temporarily deferred |
| 3/12/2001 | House |
• On Committee agenda-- Judicial Oversight (SGC), 03/14/01, 1:00 pm, Reed Hall --Workshop-Discussed |
| 4/9/2001 | House |
• On Committee agenda-- Judicial Oversight (SGC), 04/11/01, 3:45 pm, 212-K --Temporarily deferred |
| 5/4/2001 | House |
• Died in Committee on Judicial Oversight (SGC) |