HB 2019 - Authorizes Governor to Appoint Judges to Kansas Court of Appeals - Kansas Key Vote
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- March 27, 2013
- Senate Bill Passed
- March 13, 2013
- House Bill Passed
- March 1, 2013
- Introduced
- Jan. 16, 2013
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Title: Authorizes Governor to Appoint Judges to Kansas Court of Appeals
Signed by Governor Sam Brownback
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Title: Authorizes Governor to Appoint Judges to Kansas Court of Appeals
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the governor to appoint judges to the Kansas Court of Appeals, effective July 1, 2013.
Highlights:
- Requires the Governor to appoint judges to the Kansas Court of Appeals for vacancies occurring on or after July 1, 2013, whereas existing law requires the Governor to appoint 1 of 3 judges nominated by the Supreme Court Nominating Commission (Sec. 1).
- Requires the Senate to approve a judicial appointment made by the Governor within 60 days of the nomination (Sec. 1).
See How Your Politicians Voted
Title: Authorizes Governor to Appoint Judges to Kansas Court of Appeals
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the governor to appoint judges to the Kansas Court of Appeals, effective July 1, 2013.
Highlights:
- Requires the Governor to appoint judges to the Kansas Court of Appeals for vacancies occurring on or after July 1, 2013, whereas existing law requires the Governor to appoint 1 of 3 judges nominated by the Supreme Court Nominating Commission (Sec. 1).
- Requires the Senate to approve a judicial appointment made by the Governor within 60 days of the nomination (Sec. 1).
Committee Sponsors
- Judiciary Committee (Sponsor)