Bill > HB05380

This bill revises statutory provisions concerning the composition of the Judicial Selection Commission and certain internal operational procedures for decisions issued by the commission. The key changes include: 1) Reducing the commission from 12 members to 11 members, with 9 being attorneys-at-law and 2 non-attorneys. Appointment of the members is also revised, with the Governor, legislative leaders, and the General Assembly having a role in the appointments. 2) Establishing that commission members must have at least 10 years of active practice in Connecticut state courts, and that nominations for membership must be referred to and confirmed by the General Assembly. 3) Modifying the procedures for the commission's decisions, including allowing for secret ballots on incumbent judges and requiring the commission to provide a summary of the facts and its numerical vote when denying a recommendation. 4) Placing a 10-year limit on how long a candidate can remain on the commission's list of qualified candidates. The bill aims to update the composition and procedures of the Judicial Selection Commission to enhance its operations and decision-making.