Judicial Amendments
What it does: This bill modifies provisions relating to the Supreme Court. This bill: modifies provisions governing the membership and internal management of the Supreme Court; provides that the governor shall appoint a chief justice of the Supreme Court (chief justice) when a vacancy in the office occurs; modifies provisions related to an interim chief justice and appointment procedures; requires that a governor's selection for chief justice is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate; and makes conforming changes. (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Senate/ passed 3rd reading
The tally
Yes 17 · No 12 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Republicans | 17 | 5 | 0 |
| Other or unknown party | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 5 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Ann MillnerR5No
- Derrin OwensR27No
- Don IpsonR29No
- Evan VickersR28No
- Ron WintertonR20No
The full roll (29)
Yes 17
No 12
- Ann MillnerR5
- Derrin OwensR27
- Don IpsonR29
- Evan VickersR28
- Jen PlumbD9
- Karen KwanD12
- Kathleen RiebeD15
- Luz EscamillaD10
- Nate BlouinD13
- Ron WintertonR20
- Stephanie PitcherD14
- Former memberFOR
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.