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SR297

A RESOLUTION asserting the constitutional authority of the General Assembly with respect to the impeachment power; suspending action on the Articles of Impeachment against Julie Muth Goodman, Circuit Judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit; and expressing the will of the Senate that the Judicial Conduct Commission conduct public proceedings concerning serious allegations of misconduct in office by Judge Goodman and take appropriate action to sanction and reprimand her, upon a finding of good cause.

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Bill Text

Kentucky SR297 suspends impeachment proceedings against Judge Julie Muth Goodman and urges the Judicial Conduct Commission to investigate her.

Kentucky SR297 asserts the constitutional authority of the General Assembly over impeachment, suspends action on the Articles of Impeachment against Circuit Judge Julie Muth Goodman, and urges the Judicial Conduct Commission to conduct public proceedings on allegations of misconduct. The resolution emphasizes the General Assembly's power to determine impeachable offenses and criticizes the Supreme Court's interference. It also directs the Legislative Research Commission to preserve impeachment materials for future reference.

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History

Apr 15

Senate

to Senate Floor

Apr 15

Senate

adopted by voice vote

Apr 14

Senate

introduced in Senate