Senate passes bill making DA elections nonpartisan in select counties amid constitutional concerns
Lawmakers debated a rules-substitute that would move certain district attorney elections in large counties to nonpartisan ballots; supporters argued public-safety and governance rationales while opponents warned of unequal treatment of constitutional officers, equal-protection risk, and likely litigation. The Senate adopted the substitute and passed the bill.
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The Senate engaged in extended debate over a rules committee substitute that would make district attorney elections nonpartisan in several specified large counties.
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