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House debate grows heated over proposed changes to judicial-retention information
Summary
Lawmakers debated a bill to change how information on judicial retention is compiled and published, including creating an independent retention commission and narrowing the voter pamphlet; supporters argued for transparency and independence from the judiciary, while opponents warned of politicization and threats to judicial independence.
The House spent an extended session debating first substitute HB 264, a proposal to change the state’s approach to judicial‑retention information and to create a separate retention commission charged with compiling surveys and court‑record metrics.
Proponents argued the current process, administered by the judicial council, lacks transparency and that an independent commission would provide voters better information about judges. An…
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