h_jud_2016a_2016-04-14t13:38:25z3 Hearing Summary
Date: 04/14/2016
Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB16-153
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
| Votes: View--> | Action Taken: |
| Refer Senate Bill 16-153 to the Committee of the W | PASS |
02:28 PM -- SB16-153
Representative Wilson, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 16-153, concerning nominees for county court judges. Representative Wilson explained the effect of the bill, and discussed its need. Representative Wilson responded to questions regarding the selection of a judge from within the same judicial district to fill a vacancy in a county judgeship under the bill, and under current law. Representative Wilson responded to questions regarding the need for a county court judge to be admitted to the bar to serve.
02:40 PM
Representative Wilson responded to questions regarding residency requirements for satisfying a vacancy fulfillment under SB 16-153. The following person testified regarding SB 16-153:
02:41 PM -- Mr. Terry Scanlon, representing the Judicial Branch, testified on the bill from a neutral perspective. Mr. Scanlon provided perspective on why the bill was brought forward, and addressed earlier questions about the need to be an attorney to be a judge. Mr. Scanlon responded to questions regarding the frequency with which applicants not residing in a certain county are seeking judgeships in the county. Representative Wilson responded to questions regarding the intent of the sponsors in bringing forth the legislation.
02:48 PM
No amendments were offered to SB 16-153. Representative Wilson provided closing remarks in support of the bill.
| BILL: | SB16-153 | |
| TIME: | 02:49:31 PM | |
| MOVED: | Kagan | |
| MOTION: | Refer Senate Bill 16-153 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | |
| SECONDED: | Court | |
|
VOTE
|
||
|
Carver
|
Yes
|
|
|
Court
|
Yes
|
|
|
Dore
|
Yes
|
|
|
Foote
|
Yes
|
|
|
Lawrence
|
Yes
|
|
|
Lundeen
|
Yes
|
|
|
Melton
|
No
|
|
|
Salazar
|
Yes
|
|
|
Willett
|
Yes
|
|
|
Lee
|
Yes
|
|
|
Kagan
|
Yes
|
|
|
Final YES: 10 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
|
||
02:50 PM
The committee adjourned.