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Bill to create a statewide three‑judge 'constitutional court' triggers broad opposition at committee hearing
Summary
Representative McPherson’s HB392 would create a three-judge statewide trial court to hear facial constitutional challenges; it drew extended testimony from judges, bar groups, practicing attorneys and citizens who warned it risks politicizing judicial review and enables forum shopping. The committee sent the bill to the floor after debate (vote 7–2).
Representative McPherson introduced House Bill 392 as a proposal to establish a statewide three-judge constitutional court with exclusive jurisdiction over facial challenges to state laws. The sponsor said the panel would be selected through the existing nominating process, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate, and argued that specialization would speed resolution of high-profile constitutional questions and relieve district…
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