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LC 2629

House resolution for impeachment of a supreme court justice

2025 Regular Session

LC 2629: A House impeachment resolution to start proceedings against a Supreme Court justice; drafted, but died in process with no grounds or actions enacted.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 2629

Summary of LC 2629: House Resolution for Impeachment of a Supreme Court Justice

Overview

  • Bill Number: LC 2629
  • Title: House resolution for impeachment of a supreme court justice
  • Type: House resolution (impeachment instrument)
  • Status: Draft died in process (LC)
  • Introduced: December 10, 2024
  • Classification/Subject: Legislation — Legislature

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a House resolution authorizing or initiating impeachment proceedings against a Supreme Court justice.
  • As a resolution, its primary aim is to commence formal impeachment actions rather than to enact law. The specific grounds for impeachment, if any, are not included in the information provided.

Key Provisions (Provided Information vs. Draft Text)

  • The exact articles of impeachment, grounds (e.g., high crimes and misdemeanors), and investigative or procedural steps are not detailed in the available summary.
  • Generally, a House impeachment resolution would outline:
    • The individual justice to be impeached (if named in the resolution) or authorize impeachment proceedings in a general sense.
    • The constitutional or statutory bases for impeachment.
    • Authorization for the House or a designated committee to investigate and prepare articles of impeachment.
    • Procedures for presenting evidence and conducting a vote within the House.

Note: Because LC 2629 is described as a draft and a House resolution, the exact provisions and articles would depend on the adopted text, which is not provided here.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: December 10, 2024 (Drafter Assigned).
  • Actions: The most recent recorded action is “2025-05-27: (LC) Draft Died in Process.”
  • Current Status: The draft did not advance and effectively died in process, meaning no impeachment proceedings were formally initiated under this resolution.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary Subject: The Supreme Court justice named (if any) in the draft resolution, or the concept of impeachment proceedings against a sitting justice if the text targets a specific individual.
  • Institutions Involved: The House (legislative body) would administer impeachment proceedings; potential downstream implications for the judiciary and public trust in the judicial system.
  • Broader Impact: If revived or enacted in a future session, the resolution could trigger formal impeachment investigations and, depending on jurisdictional procedures, possible removal from office.

Important Considerations

  • Since this is a draft resolution that died in process, there is no enacted impact or enforceable action resulting from LC 2629 at this time.
  • For readers seeking specifics, the actual language (grounds, articles, and procedures) would be necessary to determine the exact scope and potential consequences if revived.

Next Steps

  • If interest persists, monitor for measures reintroduced in the same or subsequent sessions, and review the text of any new resolution to understand highlighted grounds and procedural steps.

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

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