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Committee tables judicial evaluation commission after fiscal and separation‑of‑powers concerns
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Summary
Senate Bill 45 would create a Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission; opponents argued the fiscal note underestimates survey, training and staffing costs and warned of separation‑of‑powers risks. A motion to pass failed in committee and the measure was tabled (vote: 9 yes, 13 no).
Senate Bill 45, presented by Senator Tom McGillivray, would establish a Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission and fund related activities including surveys and an executive director. Committee hearing testimony focused primarily on the fiscal note: opponents said the fiscal estimate…
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