Pennsylvania HB2029 proposes constitutional amendments for judicial retention elections and tenure.

Pennsylvania HB2029 proposes integrated amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania, focusing on the election and tenure of justices, judges, and justices of the peace. The bill introduces a retention election process where judges file a declaration of candidacy for retention. Their names appear on a separate judicial ballot at the municipal election before their term expires. If a majority votes against retention, a vacancy exists, to be filled by election or appointment. The amendments also clarify procedures for filling vacancies and tenure of office.

Pennsylvania HB2029 proposes constitutional amendments for judicial retention elections and tenure.

Pennsylvania HB2029 proposes integrated amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania, focusing on the election and tenure of justices, judges, and justices of the peace. The bill introduces a retention election process where judges file a declaration of candidacy for retention. Their names appear on a separate judicial ballot at the municipal election before their term expires. If a majority votes against retention, a vacancy exists, to be filled by election or appointment. The amendments also clarify procedures for filling vacancies and tenure of office.