SB 856 (2011) -  Judicial Nominating Commissions

General Bill by Joyner
Judicial Nominating Commissions: Provides for the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar rather than the Governor to appoint members of judicial nominating commissions. Requires that each judicial nominating commission satisfy certain prerequisites for racial and gender diversity. Provides for the prerequisites to be satisfied over a period of time.
Effective Date: 07/01/2011
Last Event: 05/07/11 S Died in Judiciary on Saturday, May 7, 2011 3:35 AM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

Senate Referrals

  • Judiciary
  • Criminal Justice
  • Budget

Related Bills

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Bill Text

Staff Analysis

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Vote History

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Judiciary Time: 05/07/2011 - 3:35 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration Time: 05/07/2011 - 12:01 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced -SJ 67 Time: 03/07/2011 - 5:34 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Judiciary; Criminal Justice; Budget -SJ 67 Time: 02/17/2011 - 3:10 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 02/08/2011 - 10:22 AM Member: Committee: Version: __

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute Other Bill Citations
43.291 CS/SB 2170, HB 7101