Idaho 66th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2022) Status: Introduced

H 600 — JUDICIAL COUNCIL – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding membership of and appointments to the Judicial Council and to revise a certain duty of the Judicial Council regarding a vacancy on the Council.

Last action — Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 66th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2022). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill revises the structure and duties of the Judicial Council, including changes to membership appointments and provisions regarding records.

  • Section 1-2101

    t Three (3) permanent non-attorney members shall be appointed by the governor with . → Three (3) permanent non-attorney members shall be appointed by the governor.

    Clarifies the appointment process for non-attorney members of the Judicial Council.

  • Section 1-2102

    the names of only those qualified persons who are eligible to stand for election pursuant to section 1-2404, 34-615, or 34-616, Idaho Code; → the names of not less than two (2) nor more than four (4) qualified persons for each vacancy in the office of justice of the supreme court, judge of the court of appeals, or district judge, one (1) of whom shall be appointed by the governor;

    Changes the wording regarding the submission of qualified candidates for judicial vacancies.

  • Section 74-104

    The judicial council rating of candidates for a judicial vacancy whose names are submitted to the governor and the tabulated scores from attorney questionnaires on the qualifications of those candidates shall be public.

    Establishes that ratings and scores pertaining to judicial candidates submitted to the governor are public records.

  • Section 48-1509

    as provided for in section 74-104(2 1)(b), Idaho Code, → as provided for in section 74-104(1)(b), Idaho Code,

    Corrects a code reference to ensure accurate legal citations.

Action History

  1. Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

  2. Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing

Sponsors

  • RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE JUDICIARY · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors H 600?
H 600 is sponsored by JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE.
What is the current status of H 600?
This bill died with 66th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2022). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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