HOUSE BILL 268

Sponsored By:

Delegate M. Burns

Entitled:

Circuit Court Judges - Gubernatorial Appointments - Senate Confirmation

Synopsis:

Requiring the Governor to obtain the advice and consent of the Senate when appointing a judge of a circuit court; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of this State for their adoption or rejection.

Legislative History

House Action

1/24

First Reading Judiciary

Hearing 2/8 at 1:00 p.m.

2/8

Hearing cancelled

2/12

Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CIRCUIT COURTS

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

COURTS - GENERAL

GENERAL ASSEMBLY -see also- LEGISLATIVE POLICY COM., AELR

GOVERNOR

JUDGES

REFERENDUM

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - Judiciary Department

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Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available