SJR 39 - Ridgeway, Luann
Requires impeachments to be tried by the Senate, rather than the Supreme Court
Bill Details
Sponsor
Ridgeway, Luann
LR Number
4116S.01I
Title
SJR 39
House Handler
N/A
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Co-Sponsors
Cauthorn, John
Crowell, Jason
Mayer, Rob
Scott, Delbert
Alter, Bill
Barnitz, Frank
Gross, Charles
Effective Date
Upon voter approval
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SJR 39 - This proposed constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, modifies procedures for the impeachment of certain state officials. Currently, impeachments are tried before the supreme court or a commission appointed by the court. This act requires impeachments to be tried before the senate. When the governor is tried, the chief justice of the supreme court shall preside. Currently, no person can be impeached without the concurrence of five-sevenths of the court. This act provides that two-thirds of the senators present must vote for impeachment.
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