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NY S07220

NY S07220
Relates to the number of supreme court justices in certain districts.


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Introduced
06/07/2021
In Committee
06/10/2021
Crossed Over
06/10/2021
Passed
06/17/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/29/2021

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the judiciary law, in relation to the number of supreme court justices in each judicial district

AI Summary

This bill amends the Judiciary Law to increase the number of Supreme Court justices in several judicial districts across New York State. Specifically, it adds one additional justice each to the Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth districts. The bill also requires that Supreme Court justices have at least 10 years of experience practicing law in New York before taking office. The changes in this bill are intended to ensure adequate judicial resources and expertise in the state's court system.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.188 (on 06/29/2021)

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