A05984Introduced in the Assembly
Establishes a system of merit selection of judges of the state's major trial courts instead of elections and for the designation of certain justices of the supreme court; affects certain courts including the supreme court, surrogate's court, the New York city civil court, the New York city criminal court and the district court.
Introduced by Robert Carroll, District 44
What does this bill do?
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Establishes a system of merit selection of judges of the state's major trial courts instead of elections and for the designation of certain justices of the supreme court; affects certain courts including the supreme court, surrogate's court, the New York city civil court, the New York city criminal court and the district court.
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opinion referred to judiciary
January 30, 2026
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to attorney-general for opinion
opinion referred to judiciary
referred to judiciary
to attorney-general for opinion
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