Proposed constitutional amendment to establish a Judicial Merit Selection Commission appointed by the Governor.

The bill proposes an amendment to Section 27, Article V of the South Carolina Constitution to establish a Judicial Merit Selection Commission. The Governor would appoint all members of this commission, which would consider the qualifications and fitness of candidates for judicial positions. The General Assembly would elect judges and justices from nominees provided by the commission. The amendment requires a vote at the next general election.

Proposed constitutional amendment to establish a Judicial Merit Selection Commission appointed by the Governor.

The bill proposes an amendment to Section 27, Article V of the South Carolina Constitution to establish a Judicial Merit Selection Commission. The Governor would appoint all members of this commission, which would consider the qualifications and fitness of candidates for judicial positions. The General Assembly would elect judges and justices from nominees provided by the commission. The amendment requires a vote at the next general election.