Relating to appropriations to the judicial branch

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedMarch 15, 2022
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   Skipped: SubcommitteeSkipped
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   Done: House committeeMarch 17, 2022
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 22, 202290–4
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   Done: Senate committeeMay 18, 2022
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   Done: Passes the SenateMay 23, 202228–16
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   Done: To the GovernorJune 3, 2022
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   Done: Signed into lawJune 17, 2022

Signed with item vetoes Became law, with some items vetoed by the Governor. What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 11

4 adopted · 2 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

• S-5177 · filed May 24, 2022 by

  AI summary This amendment changes the rule so that no more than half of the appointed commissioners can be of the same gender. It also changes how the chairperson of a judicial nominating commission is chosen, allowing the commissioners to elect a chair from among themselves instead of using the judge with the longest service. Its wording →
  Never voted on
• H-8390 · filed May 24, 2022 by

  AI summary This amendment changes the rule so that no more than half of the appointed commissioners can be of the same gender. It also changes how the chairperson of a judicial nominating commission is chosen, allowing the commissioners to elect a chair from among themselves instead of using the judge with the longest service. Its wording →
  Adopted
  May 24, 2022
• H-8389 · filed May 24, 2022 by

  AI summary This amendment changes the rules for how a chairperson is chosen for a judicial nominating commission. It specifies that if multiple judges have the same longest length of service, the oldest judge will serve as the chairperson. Its wording →
  Withdrawn
  May 24, 2022
• H-8387Strike everything · filed May 24, 2022 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill with a new version that sets specific funding amounts for the judicial branch, including money for four new district associate judge positions. It also updates rules for judicial salaries, how civil trials can be moved to neighboring counties, and how judicial officers may handle travel reimbursements and unpaid leave. Additionally, it changes how members of judicial nominating commissions are appointed and how their chairs are selected. Its wording →
  Adopted
  May 24, 2022
• S-5172 · filed May 23, 2022 by Sen. Janet Petersen (D)

  AI summary This amendment adds a rule that certain civil cases, specifically those involving revived sexual abuse claims or cases where the supreme court determines an early trial serves the interests of justice, must be given priority. It also changes the rules for filing lawsuits regarding sexual abuse or exploitation by certain professionals or school employees, allowing minors to file at any time and providing a three-year window to file previously expired claims. Its wording →
  Ruled out of order
  May 23, 2022
• S-5171 · filed May 23, 2022 by Sen. Nate Boulton (D)

  AI summary This amendment removes the section of the bill that allows trials to be moved to a neighboring county if everyone involved agrees. Its wording →
  Failed
  May 23, 2022
• S-5149Strike everything · filed May 18, 2022 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill and sets specific funding amounts for the judicial branch, including money to hire four new district associate judges. It also establishes new salary rates for various judicial positions, changes how nominating commission members are appointed and how their chairperson is chosen, and outlines rules for moving civil trials to neighboring counties. Its wording →
  Adopted
  May 23, 2022
• H-8207 · filed March 21, 2022 by

  AI summary This amendment adds $1,000,000 to the bill to fund a veterans court with a full-time outreach coordinator in each judicial district. It also establishes rules for how the chief judge will designate judges to preside over these courts. Its wording →
  Withdrawn
  March 22, 2022
• H-8206 · filed March 21, 2022 by

  AI summary This amendment increases the total amount of money provided to the judicial branch and removes a specific section of the bill. It also adds a new section that lists the exact annual salary rates for various state court positions and states that these individuals cannot receive any further salary adjustments. Its wording →
  Adopted
  March 22, 2022
• H-8201 · filed March 21, 2022 by

  AI summary This amendment adds $1,000,000 to the bill to fund veterans treatment courts and full-time outreach coordinators in each judicial district. It also allows the chief judge to designate specific judges to oversee these courts and potentially serve in more than one county. Its wording →
  Failed
  37–57
  March 22, 2022
• H-8199 · filed March 21, 2022 by

  AI summary This amendment removes a section of the bill and replaces it with specific annual salary amounts for various judicial positions. It also adds a rule that people receiving these specific salaries cannot receive any additional salary increases from this or any other act passed by the general assembly. Its wording →
  Withdrawn
  March 22, 2022