HJR 73 -- Appointment of Judges

Sponsor:  Emery

Upon voter approval, this proposed constitutional amendment
repeals the nonpartisan selection of judges in Missouri.
Beginning January 1, 2010, judicial appointments will be made by
the Governor and confirmed by the Judicial Confirmation
Commission, comprised of three members of the Missouri Bar to be
appointed by the Governor, two members of the General Assembly to
be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and
two members of the General Assembly to be appointed by the
President Pro Tem of the Senate.  The commission must consider
recommendations made by the Missouri Bar during the confirmation
process which include exceptionally qualified, qualified, no
opinion, or not qualified.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:12 pm