JOINT RESOLUTION · 2007–08 SESSION

HJR 4214: Election of judges

Amending the Constitution to require election of judges at the general election.

Summary

  • Amends the State Constitution to remove the requirement that general elections will not occur if only one candidate for superior court judge is entitled to appear on the general election ballot after a contested primary.

From the House Bill Analysis 2007 (HJR 4214), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 2007
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Sent to voters
Prime sponsor
Bill Hinkle (R-13)
Introduced
January 26, 2007 in the House
Last action
January 14, 2008

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bill Hinkle (R-13)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HJR 4214 in other sessions

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