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SCR 1601 - Authorizes the Governor to Nominate Judges - Key Vote
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Legislation - Referred to Committee (House) - Feb. 1, 2013
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (28-12) - Jan. 30, 2013 (Key vote)
Title: Authorizes the Governor to Nominate Judges
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NOTE: AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TWO-THIRDS APPROVAL IN EACH CHAMBER FOR PASSAGE. IT MUST THEN BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF CITIZENS VOTING IN THE NEXT ELECTION TO BECOME EFFECTIVE.
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Jan. 14, 2013
Title: Authorizes the Governor to Nominate Judges