STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28349 / H0095
This legislation updates and clarifies the code section on magistrates commissions, the commission in each
judicial district that appoints magistrate judges. This bill does 3 things: 1) Allows the administrative district
judge to fill a temporary county clerk vacancy on the commission if the county clerk member by law because
of conflict of interest cannot participate in an appointment of a magistrate. (The administrative district judge
already does this to fill a temporary vacancy in the magistrate judge member on commission for similar conflicts
in law.) 2) Reduce confusion about when terms expire by designating positions for each commission member
(e.g. Mayors A, B, and C; Electors A and B; Attorneys A and B). 3) Shortens the terms of the commissioners
from six years to five years in order to space out the expiring terms and prevent all 35 vacancies occurring at
once.
FISCAL NOTE
No fiscal impact, as the commission is already in place, and this change would only be in effect if there is a
conflict.
Contact:
Representative Caroline Nilsson Troy
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/04/2021, 8:39 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 1-2203