Bill
LC 2633
Overview: Bill Number: LC 2633, Title: House resolution for impeachment of a supreme court justice, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 10, 2024Purpose and Int
Overview: Bill Number: LC 2633, Title: House resolution for impeachment of a supreme court justice, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 10, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to initiate impeachment proceedings against a sitting justice of the state's Supreme Court. The resolution alleges that the justice has engaged in misconduct or violated their oath of office, and calls for the state legislature to investigate the matter and potentially remove the justice from the bench.
Key Provisions:
- Outlines the specific allegations and grounds for impeachment against the Supreme Court justice
- Establishes a special legislative committee to investigate the allegations and gather evidence
- Specifies the process and timeline for the House of Representatives to vote on whether to impeach the justice
- If the House votes to impeach, the resolution would then be sent to the state Senate for a trial and potential removal from office
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The Supreme Court justice who is the subject of the impeachment proceedings, whose tenure and reputation would be at risk
- The state's judicial system, which could be disrupted by the potential removal of a sitting justice
- The general public, who may be impacted by changes in the composition and rulings of the state's highest court
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently in the draft stage and has not yet been formally introduced in the state legislature. If introduced and passed by the House, the impeachment process would then move to the Senate for a trial and final decision on whether to remove the justice from office. The timeline for this process can vary, but it typically takes several months to complete.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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