CACR 7 (2009): relating to judges. Providing that judges be elected for a specified term.
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CACR 7 (2009)
relating to judges. Providing that judges be elected for a specified term.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Constitutional Amendments
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Frank Emiro (R - Rock 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2009, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- March 5, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 24, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/3/2009 10:30 AM LOB 208
- March 5, 2009: Executive Session: 3/5/2009 11:00 AM LOB 208 (Continued 3/12/09 10:00 AM LOB 208 If Needed)
- March 9, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 24 CC (vote 17-1)
- March 24, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
Laws It Would Change
- Part Second, Article 46 of the state Constitution
- A new article of the state Constitution, after Part Second, Article 72-a