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Minutes for SCR1621 - Committee on Judiciary

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Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the governor will appoint supreme court justices subject to senate confirmation and to eliminate the supreme court nominating commission.

Minutes Content for Wed, Mar 9, 2022

Chairperson Warren called for any amendments, discussion, and action on SCR1621.

Senator Pyle proposed a retention by senate confirmation after six years amendment. Jason Thompson, Senior Assistant Revisor, discussed the amendment and both gentlemen responded to questions from Committee members. (Attachment 1) (Attachment 2) (Attachment 3)

Discussion ensued.

Senator Pyle moved to adopt the amendment, Senator Bowers seconded. Division was called. There were six 'Aye' votes and two 'Nay' votes. The motion carried.

Senator Haley proposed a general election amendment. The revisor discussed the amendment and responded to questions from Committee members. (Attachment 4)

Senator Haley moved to adopt the amendment, Senator Corson seconded. The motion failed.

Senator Baumgardner announced the need to leave the Committee meeting for another brief engagement.

Chairperson Warren suspended discussion and action on SCR1621 pending Senator Baumgardner's return.