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ID H0782

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding membership of and appointments to the Judicial Council, to revise provisions regarding duties of the Judicial Council, and to revise provisions regarding the salaries of judges.


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Introduced
03/16/2022
In Committee
03/23/2022
Crossed Over
03/18/2022
Passed
03/25/2022
Dead
Vetoed
03/31/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

STATE JUDICIARY -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding membership of and appointments to the Judicial Council, to revise provisions regarding duties of the Judicial Council, and to revise provisions regarding the salaries of judges.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to revise the composition and appointment process for the Judicial Council, which oversees judicial appointments and discipline. The bill increases the Judicial Council's membership from 7 to 11 members, with specified requirements for the attorney and non-attorney members. It also revises the Council's duties, including requiring the Council to provide the Governor with more detailed reports on judicial applicants. Additionally, the bill adjusts the salaries of various judges, aligning them as a percentage of the Supreme Court Justice's salary. Finally, the bill designates certain Judicial Council records as public, including ratings and scores of judicial applicants.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Ways and Means Committee (H)

Last Action

U.C. to be Held at Desk (on 03/31/2022)

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