Section 27. Supreme court; extraordinary terms

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Supreme court; extraordinary terms

The governor may, when in his or her opinion the public interest requires, appoint extraordinary terms of the supreme court. The governor shall designate the time and place of holding the term and the justice who shall hold the term. The governor may terminate the assignment of the justice and may name another justice in his or her place to hold the term.

Summary: Revising masculine references to add either an additional feminine reference or replacing the masculine reference with a gender-neutral term

Election Date: November 6, 2001

Votes For Ratification: 983858

Votes Against Ratification: 779437

Percent for Ratification: 56%

Percent Against Ratification: 44%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 2001 C R Amendment No 1

Effective Date Source:

Supreme court; extraordinary terms

The governor may, when in his opinion the public interest requires, appoint extraordinary terms of the supreme court. He shall designate the time and place of holding the term and the justice who shall hold the term. The governor may terminate the assignment of the justice and may name another justice in his place to hold the term.

Summary:

Election Date: November 7, 1961

Votes For Ratification: 2303446

Votes Against Ratification: 507211

Percent for Ratification: 82%

Percent Against Ratification: 18%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1961 C R Amendment No 1

Effective Date Source: