Pennsylvania HB566 proposes a constitutional amendment to change the term of office for justices, judges, and justices of the peace to six years.
Pennsylvania HB566 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to alter the tenure of justices, judges, and justices of the peace. Currently, the regular term of office for these positions is ten years. The bill seeks to change this to six years. The tenure of any justice or judge would not be affected by changes in judicial districts or reductions in the number of judges. The amendment requires two consecutive approvals by the General Assembly before it can be submitted to voters.
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