HB 567: Justices & Judges
JOINT RESOLUTION by Brummer
Justices & Judges; constitutional amendment to make proceedings of judicial nominating commissions public & to abolish retention elections for offices of Supreme Court justice & district court of appeal judge, making offices appointive by Governor, subject to Senate confirmation, with no one eligible to serve more than 18 consecutive years; removes 70-year maximum age limitation for all judges & justices, etc. Amends Art. V; creates s. 26, Art. XII.
Last Action:
12/21/2001
House -
Withdrawn from Judicial Oversight (SGC); Council for Smarter Government; Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 00042
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2001 | House |
• Prefiled |
| 12/17/2001 | House |
• Referred to Judicial Oversight (SGC); Council for Smarter Government |
| 12/21/2001 | House |
• Withdrawn from Judicial Oversight (SGC); Council for Smarter Government; Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 00042 |