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California Proposition 92, Commission on Judicial Performance Amendment (1988)
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| Topic Ethics rules and commissions and State judiciary |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
California Proposition 92 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in California on November 8, 1988. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported changing provisions regarding serving on the Commission on Judicial Performance. |
A “no” vote opposed changing provisions regarding serving on the Commission on Judicial Performance. |
Election results
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California Proposition 92 |
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6,259,210 | 74.22% | ||
| No | 2,174,266 | 25.78% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 92 was as follows:
| “ | Commission On Judicial Performance. | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL PERFORMANCE. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Specifies the powers which the Commission on Judicial Performance may exercise if, after conducting a preliminary investigation, it determines that formal disciplinary proceedings should be instituted against a judge. Such powers would permit public hearings on charges of moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption, and require public hearing at request of judge charged absent good cause for confidentiality. Shortens the term of specified members of the Commission from 4 to 2 years in order to provide for staggered terms. Prohibits members from serving more than two 4-year terms. Summary of Legislative Analyst's estimate of net state and local government fiscal impact: This measure would have a minor impact on state costs. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the California Constitution
A two-thirds vote was needed in each chamber of the California State Legislature to refer the constitutional amendment to the ballot for voter consideration.
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Footnotes
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