Legislative Session number- 85

Bill Name: SF0324

Relating to judges

ARTICLE 1 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

Proposing an amendment
to the Minnesota constitution, article IV, section 12 and VI, sections, 1, 7 and
8 to eliminate judicial elections; providing for initial appointment of judges
by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate; establishing
reappointment procedures

ARTICLE 2 CONFORMING STATUTORY
AMENDMENTS

Modifying judicial vacancy determination provisions; providing for
senate conformation or rejection of judicial appointments; specifying terms of
judges; expanding and modifying the duties of the commission on judicial
selection; establishing a senate committee on judicial confirmation, specifying
powers and duties; repealing provisions relating to judicial elections

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