Bill Summaries: all (2017-2018 Session)

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  • Bill H 241 (2017-2018)
    Summary date: Mar 1 2017 - View summary

    Amends GS 7A-45.1 to now allow the General Assembly to appoint special superior court judges to serve a five‑year term when any of the following occurs for the special superior court judges holding office on or after January 1, 2017: (1) retirement of the incumbent judge, (2) resignation of the incumbent judge, (3) removal from office of the incumbent judge, (4) death of the incumbent judge, (5) expiration of the term of the incumbent judge, or (6) for any other reason that causes a judgeship to become vacant. Makes conforming changes. Deletes all provisions in the statute related to the Governor's power to appoint specified superior court judges. Provides that appointments are to be made by enacting a bill. 
    Courts/Judiciary, Court System, Government, General Assembly, State Government, Executive
    GS 7A

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