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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5774

SB 5774: Appellate pro tempore judges

Authorizing appellate judges to be appointed as pro tempore judges to complete pending business at the end of their terms of office.

Summary

  • Authorization is given for the appointment of certain additional judges as Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges pro tem. The appointments are to be made when necessary for the prompt and orderly administration of justice.

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Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedFeb 12, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 15, 1997
  4. Passed HouseApr 8, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 19, 1997
Prime sponsor
Pam Roach (R-31)
Introduced
February 12, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
April 19, 1997
Session law
Chapter 88, Laws of 1997
Requested by
Other

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pam Roach (R-31)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Bob McCaslin R-4Darlene Fairley D-32Bob Oke R-26

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 15, 1997
Version voted on: ESB 5774
47 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21200
Republican26000
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Nay (2)

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House · Final Passage

April 8, 1997
Version voted on: ESB 5774
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat42000
Republican55001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 5774 in other sessions

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