Question 1Constitutional amendment · Put on the ballot by lawmakers
More Senate time for judges
Explain it like I'm 5
The Senate usually has 30 days to review a new judge. This would give it 60 days at certain times, like getting two months instead of one to finish homework.
Yes vote
The Senate gets 60 days instead of 30 days to act on certain judicial appointments made from April 1 through December 31 when it is not in regular session or is about to adjourn.
No vote
The current 30-day deadline remains in place for those appointments.
The question to ask yourself
Is more time for careful Senate review worth the possibility of delaying judicial appointments?
The case for
- More time could allow fuller review of nominees without rushing a special session.
- A longer window could reduce special sessions held only for one or two appointments.
- The change gives the Senate more flexibility when appointments occur outside its regular session.
Backed by: No organized campaign found
The case against
- Longer review could leave court vacancies open longer.
- Thirty days may already provide enough time for Senate oversight.
- Changing the Constitution could be unnecessary for a scheduling problem.
Opposed by: No organized opposition found
- Money
- There is no direct new tax or cost stated; possible savings from fewer special sessions are not estimated.
- Don't be misled
- This does not change who appoints or confirms judges; it changes only the Senate review deadline in specified circumstances.