Minutes for SCR1611 - Committee on Federal and State Affairs

Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for direct election of supreme court justices and abolish the supreme court nominating commission.

Chairman Thompson opened final action on SCR1611.

Jason Long, Revisor of Statute, gave a summary of the resolution.

Jason Long, Revisor of Statute, gave a summary of the balloon amendment. (Attachment 9)

Questions and discussion ensued.

Chairman Thompson moved to divide the amendment. Senator Blew seconded. Motion passed.

Questions and discussion ensued.

Chairman Thompson moved the amendment. Senator Blew seconded. Motion passed.

Senator Francisco asked that her no vote be recorded.

Senator Francisco moved to change the language. Senator Faust-Goudeau seconded.

Senator Francisco made a substitute motion to change language. No second.

Senator Francisco withdrew her amendment. Senator Faust-Goudeau withdrew her second,

Senator Thomas moved to approve. Blew seconded. Motion passed.

Francisco wanted her no vote recorded.

Ended final action on SCR1611 at 11:17AM

Chairman Thompson adjourned the meeting at 11:18AM.

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