Senate Sponsors: MAITLAND. Short description: JUDICIAL VACANCIES-GOVERNOR Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Judicial Vacancies Act and the Assigned Appellate Judges Salary Act. Provides that, when there is a vacancy in the office of Supreme, Appellate, or Circuit Judge, the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, may appoint a person to serve in the office. Provides that this method is the sole and exclusive method for filling a vacancy. Does not apply to the filling of the office of Associate Judge. Eliminates provisions authorizing the Supreme Court to fill certain judicial vacancies. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status