Judicial vacancies; removes requirement of certifying prior to legislature filling vacancies. (HB242)

Introduced By

Del. Bill Janis (R-Glen Allen)

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Description

Judicial vacancies.  Removes the requirement that the Committee on District Courts and the Supreme Court certify vacancies in the judiciary prior to the legislature filling those vacancies. Amends § 16.1-69.9:3 (“Investigation and certification of necessity before vacancies filled.”), § 17.1-507 (“Number of judges; residence requirement; compensation; powers; etc.”), § 17.1-511 (“Investigation and certification of necessity before vacancies filled.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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