JUDGES: Provides for legislative address to the governor for the removal of certain judges for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence committed while in office. (See Act)

What it does: Sets procedures for impeachment investigations: defines "gross misconduct" and, on a three-fifths request of both chambers, creates a joint committee with subpoena power to examine sworn citizen complaints. Authorizes the House to impeach by majority vote. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1851)

A yes vote adopted the conference committee report on SB 479, which accepts House changes making removal of judges for malfeasance or gross misconduct a legislative impeachment process. (AI-written)

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