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Panel hears SB 20 to bar retired judges from deciding constitutional claims
Summary
Senate Bill 20 would prevent retired judges from presiding over cases that raise constitutional issues; sponsor Jason Ellsworth said the change protects electoral accountability, while opponents warned it could worsen delays in underfunded courts. The hearing closed with the sponsor seeking a due pass.
Senate Bill 20, presented by Sen. Jason Ellsworth, would prohibit retired judges from hearing cases that present constitutional questions. Ellsworth told the Senate Judiciary Committee the policy is meant to keep judges who decide constitutional issues accountable to voters and to avoid…
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