This bill amends the membership structure of district judicial nominating commissions in Iowa. It increases the number of eligible electors appointed by the governor from five to six for each judicial election district. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for the most senior judge in the district to serve as a commissioner and chairperson, instead mandating that the members of each district judicial nominating commission elect a chairperson from among themselves.

The changes aim to enhance the composition and governance of the district judicial nominating commissions, which are responsible for screening applicants and providing the governor with a slate of nominees for district court judicial vacancies. By allowing the commission members to elect their own chairperson, the bill seeks to promote a more democratic and representative process within the commissions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 46.3, 46.5, 46.6