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Committee hears bill to route judicial‑standards records to House for impeachment review
Summary
SB158 would require the Judicial Standards Commission to forward investigation reports and evidence about judicial officers to the Speaker of the House; proponents argued the change increases accountability while others raised confidentiality and process questions. Committee discussion focused on impeachment procedure and confidentiality protections.
Senate Bill 158 would require the Judicial Standards Commission to send investigation reports and supporting evidence about judicial officers to the Speaker of the House, allowing the House to evaluate whether the matter merits impeachment proceedings and to control public disclosure tied to such proceedings.
Sponsor Senator (recorded in the hearing as Senator Daniel Enrich) said the bill ensures…
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