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SB 1590: Chief Justice of Supreme Court

JOINT RESOLUTION by Campbell

Chief Justice of Supreme Court; constitutional amendment to authorize Governor to appoint Chief Justice for 6year term; requires justice with greatest seniority to perform functions of Chief Justice during vacancies & absences; prescribes responsibilities of chief justice; increases number of justices from seven to nine. Amends ss. 2 & 3, Art. V.

Last Action: 3/8/2000 Senate - Withdrawn from Judiciary; Rules and Calendar SJ 00135; Withdrawn from further consideration SJ 00135
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Bill History

Date Chamber Action
2/23/2000 Senate • Prefiled
3/7/2000 Senate • Introduced, referred to Judiciary; Rules and Calendar SJ 00095
3/8/2000 Senate • Withdrawn from Judiciary; Rules and Calendar SJ 00135; Withdrawn from further consideration SJ 00135