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MA H61
MA H61Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the term of judicial officers
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to term limits for judges. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change the term of judicial officers in Massachusetts. It would establish a 7-year initial term for judges, after which they would be eligible for reappointment every 7 years by a majority vote of the council, following a public hearing. The governor and council would also have the ability to remove judges for advanced age or disability. The bill requires the amendment to be agreed to by the next General Court and approved by the people in a state election.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
No further action (on 12/31/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H61 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H61.pdf |
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