BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
HB 1001: Election of judges & SPI
Requiring election of judges and the superintendent of public instruction at the general election.
Summary
- For elections of the superintendent of public instruction and certain judicial positions, the top two vote-getters after a contested primary appear on the general election ballot, even if one candidate received a majority of votes cast for that office.
- Implements proposed constitutional amendment HJR 4200, regarding election of superior court judges
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 10, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Bill Hinkle (R-13)
- Introduced
- January 10, 2005 in the House
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
AN ACT Relating to the election of judges and the state superintendent of public instruction;
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to State Government Operations & Accountability.
- Prefiled for introduction.
HB 1001 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- HB 1001 (2019–20) Service contract providers
- HB 1001 (2017–18) Utility esmts./aquatic lands
- HB 1001 (2015–16) Funding education first
- HB 1001 (2013–14) Beer & wine theater license
- HB 1001 (2011–12) Pro se defendant/sex offense