BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
SB 5326: Judicial nominating comm
Creating judicial nominating commissions.
Summary
- Provides that, before making recommendations to the governor, each commission shall conduct investigations, hold public hearings, and take public testimony. An executive session as prescribed by rule may be held upon a two-thirds vote of the members of the commission in a public hearing. Final decisions as to recommendations shall be made without regard to political affiliation in an impartial and objective manner.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 17, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Ken Jacobsen (D-46)
- Introduced
- January 17, 2007 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
AN ACT Relating to creating nonpartisan commissions for judicial nominees;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Ken Jacobsen (D-46)
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 Judiciary.
SB 5326 in other sessions
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