The original instrument was prepared by Jonathon Wagner. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Hanna
Gettys.
DIGEST
SB 177 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session Morris
Present constitutional amendment allows the supreme court to discipline a sitting judge for cause
after receiving a recommendation from the judiciary commission.
Proposed constitutional amendment adds "malfeasance while in office" to the list of specified actions
for which the supreme court may pursue disciplinary action against a sitting judge.
Proposed constitutional amendment requires the judiciary commission, after receiving a directive
from the supreme court or on recommendation by the judiciary commission, to investigate a sitting
judge prior to the supreme court taking disciplinary action against a sitting judge for cause.
Proposed constitutional amendment otherwise retains present constitution.
Specifies submission of the amendment to the voters at the statewide election to be held on
November 5, 2024.
(Amends Const. Art. V, Sec. 25(C))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary A to the original bill
1. Removes the proposed changes to the composition of the judiciary commission.
2. Adds that an investigation by the judiciary commission may be instituted by either
a majority of the supreme court or by recommendation by the judiciary commission.
3. Changes ballot language to include "or on recommendation by the judiciary
commission".