Rhode Island H8048 allows the Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness to appoint Judicial Nominating Commission members and requires.

Rhode Island H8048 amends the judicial selection process by allowing the Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with the Rhode Island Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to appoint members of the Judicial Nominating Commission. The bill also mandates that judicial candidates disclose political donations. The commission is tasked with investigating the personal background of each nominee and requires full financial disclosure.

Rhode Island H8048 allows the Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness to appoint Judicial Nominating Commission members and requires.

Rhode Island H8048 amends the judicial selection process by allowing the Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with the Rhode Island Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to appoint members of the Judicial Nominating Commission. The bill also mandates that judicial candidates disclose political donations. The commission is tasked with investigating the personal background of each nominee and requires full financial disclosure.