House Bill No. introduced by L. Schubert and others establishes a Judicial Branch Independence Investigation Committee tasked with investigating district court judges and supreme court justices to assess their independence and the quality of their rulings. The committee will consist of nine legislators, with five appointed by the Speaker of the House and four by the Senate President. It is required to report its findings to the law and justice interim committee and may contract for investigation services. The committee is expected to complete its work by September 15, 2028, and cannot meet during regular legislative sessions.

The bill also includes appropriations from the general fund totaling $473,000 for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, to support the committee's activities and reimburse its members. Additionally, the bill contains provisions for contingent voidness, stating that if the act does not include an appropriation or if the appropriation is vetoed without being overridden, the act will be void. The effective date of the act is set for July 1, 2025, and it will terminate on December 31, 2028.