Judicial Performance Commission Bill Summary (HB25-1298)State and District Commission Membership Changes
Removes outdated provisions related to commission membership terms and appointments before 2019.
Clarifies that the state commission consists of 11 members appointed by different authorities.
Creation of the 23rd Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance
Establishes the 23rd Judicial District Commission on December 1, 2025.
Allows current members of the 18th Judicial District Commission who reside in the new 23rd district to be reappointed to serve the remainder of their terms.
Appointment and Term Staggering for New Commission
Initial terms expiring November 30, 2027:
Nonattorneys appointed by the Speaker of the House, Senate President, and House Minority Leader.
One attorney and one nonattorney designated by the Chief Justice and Governor, respectively.
Initial terms expiring November 30, 2029:
Attorneys appointed by the Speaker of the House and Senate President.
Nonattorney appointed by the Senate Minority Leader.
One attorney and one nonattorney designated by the Chief Justice and Governor, respectively.
Interim Evaluations for Judges
During 2025, the 18th Judicial District Commission will continue conducting interim judicial evaluations for judges in both the 18th and newly created 23rd Judicial Districts.
Repeal of Temporary Provisions
The provisions establishing the 23rd Judicial District Commission will be repealed on July 1, 2028.
Safety Clause
Declares the bill necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.
Summary
The bill establishes the twenty-third judicial district commission
on judicial performance on December 1, 2025, and specifies the initial terms for members of the commission. The bill repeals outdated provisions concerning the terms of members of judicial commissions.
