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LC 4359

Confirm governor's appointee for district court judge in 7th

2025 Regular Session

Would require the Legislature to confirm the governor's appointee to the 7th district court judge seat, affecting who serves and the timeline for filling the vacancy.

(LC) Draft in Assembly
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Bill Summary · LC 4359

Summary of LC 4359: Confirm governor's appointee for district court judge in 7th

Status: Draft in Assembly (LC)
Introduced: February 11, 2025
Classification: bill
Subject: Judges and Justices; Courts; Legislature

Overview

LC 4359 appears to be a bill that would formalize or require legislative confirmation of the governor’s appointee to a district court judge seat in the state’s 7th judicial district. The available information includes only the bill’s title, status, and a record of drafting actions; the full text with specific provisions has not been provided.

Purpose and Intent (as inferred from the title)

  • The primary aim, based on the title, is to address the appointment of a district court judge in the 7th district and to obtain or confirm the governor’s appointee for that vacancy.
  • The bill is framed as a legislative confirmation measure, suggesting that the Legislature would play a formal role in approving the governor’s choice for this judicial seat.

Key Provisions (Note: Text not provided)

  • The exact statutory language is not available in the information provided. Typical elements in confirmation-focused bills might include:
    • A requirement or authorization for the Legislature to confirm the governor’s judicial appointee.
    • A description of the appointment process, eligibility criteria, and qualifications for the district court judge.
    • Confirmation procedures (which chamber or joint session conducts the vote, voting thresholds, timelines).
    • Interim or vacancy-related provisions (how a vacancy is filled if confirmation is pending).
    • Effective date and any transitional provisions.

Because the actual bill text is not included, the above are general possibilities rather than specifics for LC 4359.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Governor’s office: The bill engages the governor’s appointment process by introducing a legislative confirmation step.
  • The 7th district district court and its stakeholders (candidates, court staff, litigants): The outcome affects who serves as district judge and how quickly the seat may be filled.
  • The Legislature (likely the Assembly and possibly another chamber, depending on state practice): The body with the confirmation role under this bill.
  • The public: Changes to the speed and manner of judicial appointment could impact public access to timely court leadership.

Procedural Timeline and Status

  • 2025-02-11: Drafter Assigned
  • 2025-02-12: Draft in Edit; Draft in Legal Review
  • 2025-02-12: (LC) Draft in Assembly
  • 2025-02-13: (LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
  • 2025-02-13: (LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
  • Status: Draft in Assembly; no committee hearing, floor vote, or enacted status yet provided.

Next Steps

  • To provide a precise summary, the bill’s full text is needed to identify the exact provisions, timelines, thresholds, and any distinctive procedural rules.
  • If you can share the bill text or key sections, I can update with a detailed, section-by-section breakdown, including potential fiscal impact, implementation steps, and compliance considerations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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