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Kansas Senate approves constitutional amendment to change selection of high-court justices
Summary
The Kansas Senate approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 16 11, a proposed amendment to Article III of the state constitution that would shift selection of Kansas Supreme Court justices toward popular elections; the measure passed 27–13 amid debate over money in judicial elections and the composition of the nominating commission.
The Kansas Senate voted 27–13 to adopt Senate Concurrent Resolution 16 11, a proposed amendment to Sections 5, 8 and 15 of Article III of the Kansas Constitution that would change how justices for the Kansas Supreme Court are selected.
The measure would put the question of judicial selection to Kansas voters, proponents said, while opponents warned that electing judges would invite special-interest money and politicize the bench.
Supporters said the amendment restores authority to voters. President Masterson said the state “stands alone”…
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