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S2128Introduced in the Senate

Requires individuals seeking a judicial nomination to reapply to JNC every 3 years and make those individuals selected as finalists, eligible only for the court in which they applied and were chosen during the five years following their selection.

EngrossedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Samuel Zurier, District 3

What does this bill do?

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Official description

COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- JUDICIAL SELECTION - Requires individuals seeking a judicial nomination to reapply to JNC every 3 years and make those individuals selected as finalists, eligible only for the court in which they applied and were chosen during the five years following their selection.

Where it stands

Referred to House Judiciary

June 4, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · June 3, 2026

35

Yes

3

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)

  7. Senate read and passed

  8. Referred to House Judiciary

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