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House approves judicial performance review bill over objections about judicial independence
Summary
The Utah House passed the first substitute to H.B. 264 after debate over whether a proposed judicial performance commission would undermine judicial independence. Supporters said judges they consulted did not view the bill as intrusive; the measure passed the House 42–31 and goes to the Senate.
The Utah House of Representatives voted to approve the first substitute to House Bill 264 on Feb. 23, 1995, sending the proposal to the Senate after a contested floor debate.
Proponents argued the measure creates a commission to allow public review of judicial performance. "It would not do those things," one supporter…
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