Pennsylvania SB1134 amends judicial vacancy procedures, requiring public comment periods and confirmation hearings.
Pennsylvania SB1134 amends the process for filling judicial vacancies by requiring a public comment period and a broadcasted confirmation hearing. The Governor must appoint a nominee following a public comment period, and the Senate must confirm the nominee. The Office of General Counsel must publish application materials, including financial interests statements, on a public website. The appointed person serves until the next municipal election or the remainder of the unexpired term, whichever is less.
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