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.

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.