February 13, 1998


Mr. Speaker:

    The Judiciary Committee reports a favorable recommendation on H.B. 157, JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION AMENDMENTS, by Representative C. Fox-Finlinson, with the following amendments:
1.    Page 2, lines 7-13:    Bracket lines 7 through 13
2.    Page 2, line 13:    After line 13, insert:
        "(2)(a) The commission shall interview an applicant if requested by any commissioner."
3.    Page 3, line 8:    After "Voting" insert "for nominees"
4.    Page 3, line 8:    After "in one or" delete "two"
5.    Page 3, line 11:    After "round" and before the period, insert ", seven votes if the selection process is for an appellate court"
6.    Page 3, line 12:    After "round" and before the period, insert ", six votes if voting is for an appellate court vacancy"
7.    Page 4, line 3:            Delete "Unless the commission determines that there are not five qualified applicants," and insert For trial court vacancies,"
8.    Page 4, line 4-5:    Delete ", but in no event shall fewer than three names be certified"
8.     Page 4, line 4:    After "for his selection." and insert " For appellate court vacancies, a list of seven names shall be certified to the governor for his selection."

        Respectfully,



        A. Lamont Tyler
        Committee Chair

Voting: 4-3-2
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