CACR 16 (2002): relating to procedure for nomination and review of judges. Providing that judges shall be nominated and selected by an independent commission and reviewed every 10 years thereafter.

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CACR 16 (2002)

relating to procedure for nomination and review of judges. Providing that judges shall be nominated and selected by an independent commission and reviewed every 10 years thereafter.

Status: Killed
Term: 2001-2002
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on February 1, 2001 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1043). On May 1, 2001 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 9, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Fernald Motion to Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On May 9, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 17–5. A floor amendment (1064), offered by Sen. Fernald, was adopted on a voice vote on May 9, 2001, changing the text of the bill. On May 9, 2001 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 24, 2001 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1233), offered by Sen. Fernald, was adopted on a roll call 20–4 on May 24, 2001, changing the text of the bill. On May 24, 2001 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a roll call 19–5 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 24, 2001 the Senate adopted “Final Passage” on a roll call 18–5. It crossed to the House on June 26, 2001 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a public hearing on October 17, 2001. The committee held work sessions on October 17, 2001 and October 25, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 13–5. On January 2, 2002 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 196–162.

Hearings and Sessions

March 21, 2001, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103
October 17, 2001, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
October 17, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM307,LOB
October 25, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM204,LOB

Votes

May 1, 2001, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
May 9, 2001, Senate: Sen. Fernald Motion to Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
May 9, 2001, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
May 9, 2001, Senate: Adoption of amendment (1043s) Sen. Fernald/Sen. Pignatelli — yeas 17, nays 5, passed
May 9, 2001, Senate: Ordering to third reading roll call is required — yeas 14, nays 8, failed
May 24, 2001, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
May 24, 2001, Senate: Adoption of floor amendment (1233s) Sen. Fernald/Sen. Barnes — yeas 20, nays 4, passed
May 24, 2001, Senate: Ordering to third reading. Necessary 3/5 — yeas 19, nays 5, passed
May 24, 2001, Senate: Final passage. Necessary 3/5 — yeas 18, nays 5, passed
January 2, 2002, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 195, nays 162, passed

The Docket

February 1, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
March 21, 2001: Hearing; March 21, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; Concurrently with SB 86, SB 114, SB 24; SC12
April 26, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1043}, (New Title), [05/01/01]; SC20, Pg.8-10
May 1, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1043}, (New Title), [not voted on]
May 1, 2001: Sen. Hollingworth Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
May 9, 2001: Sen. Fernald Motion to Remove From Table, MA, VV
May 9, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1043},(New Title), RC 17Y-5N, AA
May 9, 2001: Sen. Fernald Floor Amendment {1064}, AA, VV
May 9, 2001: OT3rdg, 3/5 nec. RC 14Y-8N, MF; Sen. Boyce Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
May 24, 2001: Sen. Fernald Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
May 24, 2001: Sen. Fernald Floor Amendment {1233}, RC 20Y-4N, AA
May 24, 2001: OT3rdg, RC 19Y-5N, MA, 3/5 nec
May 24, 2001: Final Passage RC 18Y-5N, MA, 3/5 nec
June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ61, p1762
June 26, 2001: Retained in Committee
October 17, 2001: Hearing Oct 17 9:00 RM208,LOB
October 17, 2001: Subcom Work Session Oct 17 10:00 RM307,LOB
October 25, 2001: Subcom Work Session Oct 25 10:00 RM204,LOB
December 20, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Jan 2 (vote 13-5;Reg)
January 2, 2002: ITL Report Adopted RC(196-162); HJ5, p218-221

Laws It Would Change

Part Second, Article 46 of the state Constitution