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H8049Introduced in the House

Requires the JNC to establish standardized merit-based selection process and that applications be evaluated according to uniform, job-related criteria adopted in advance and published on the commission's website.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Rebecca Kislak, District 4

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COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- JUDICIAL SELECTION - Requires the JNC to establish standardized merit-based selection process and that applications be evaluated according to uniform, job-related criteria adopted in advance and published on the commission's website.

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Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 9, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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