Bills · 2011-2012 Regular Session
election of chief justice (first consideration).
- Introduced, stopped here
- Passes Assembly, not reached
- Passes Senate, not reached
- Adopted, not reached
Unfamiliar terms? Glossary
What this bill does
Plain-language analysis by the nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau
This constitutional amendment, proposed to the 2011 legislature on first
consideration, directs the supreme court to elect a chief justice as the first order of
business each time a justice is elected or reelected.
A proposed constitutional amendment requires adoption by two successive
legislatures, and ratification by the people, before it can become effective.
Sponsors
Introduced by: August (R)
Full history
- Mar 9, 2012 · Assembly
Introduced by Representative August
- Mar 9, 2012 · Assembly
Read first time and referred to committee on Rules
- Mar 23, 2012 · Assembly
Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1