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HJR 214

Proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify and implement certain provisions governing the impeachment, trial, removal from office, and disqualification of public officers.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Cody Vasut

HJR 214 would amend the state constitution to clarify impeachment grounds, initiation, trial, removal, and disqualification of public officers, boosting accountability.

Referred to State Affairs
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Bill Summary · HJR 214

Summary of HJR 214 (2025)

Overview

  • Bill type: Joint Resolution proposing a constitutional amendment
  • Bill number: HJR 214
  • Title: Proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify and implement certain provisions governing the impeachment, trial, removal from office, and disqualification of public officers
  • Status: Referred to State Affairs
  • Introduced: March 14, 2025
  • Related bill: SJR 68 (companion)

Purpose and intent

HJR 214 aims to clarify and implement provisions in the state constitution related to impeachment, the trial process, removal from office, and disqualification of public officers. As a constitutional amendment, the bill seeks to establish or refine the rules governing how impeachments are initiated, conducted, and resolved, and how disqualification from office is applied. The exact language and scope will be set forth in the bill text, but the objective is to reduce ambiguity and provide clearer standards for accountability of public officers.

Key provisions (purpose and potential scope)

  • Clarification of impeachable offenses and the grounds for impeachment.
  • Procedures for initiating impeachment (who may impeach, what triggers start of proceedings).
  • Trial framework (which body conducts the trial, roles of officers or judges, and procedural rules).
  • Standards and outcomes for removal from office (conviction, penalties, consequences).
  • Rules governing disqualification from holding future public office.
  • Definitions of the authorities and roles involved in impeachment and removal.
  • Any associated timelines, appeals, or remedy provisions linked to impeachment actions.

Note: The exact statutory and constitutional language remains to be seen in the bill text. The summary reflects the bill’s stated aim to clarify and implement relevant impeachment-related provisions.

Who/what would be affected

  • Public officers subject to impeachment and removal under the state constitution (e.g., executive, legislative, and possibly judicial officers, depending on constitutional scope)
  • State government processes and accountability mechanisms
  • Procedures and timelines for impeachment trials and disqualification outcomes
  • Legal and administrative processes surrounding alleged misconduct by public officials

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: March 14, 2025
  • Filed: March 14, 2025
  • Read first time: April 7, 2025
  • Referred to: State Affairs (as of the latest action)
  • Companion: SJR 68 (same subject, a related bill)
  • Next steps (typical pathway): If approved by the committee and subsequent legislative votes, the measure would advance for full chamber consideration and, if passed, be placed before voters in a statewide election as a constitutional amendment (specific voting requirements depend on state rules).

Notes

  • The exact substantive amendments will be contained in the bill’s text. This summary outlines the bill’s stated purpose and the potential areas it could affect based on its focus on impeachment, trial, removal, and disqualification of public officers.

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

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