Review of Circuit Court Magistrate Positions
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it allows the Supreme Court to review and potentially eliminate full-time magistrate positions, which creates efficiencies and reduces spending as required by the executive branch.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the underlying bill because he believes there is a weird inconsistency in current law where magistrates can be brought in but no one has the authority to take them out.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it gives county commissioners control over a budget they do not manage, which he argues is strange and potentially violates separation of powers.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure local officials have a say in eliminating full-time magistrates, which save money and handle significant caseloads that circuit court judges cannot cover alone.
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The amendment requires that any changes to circuit court magistrate positions must be agreed upon by both the Supreme Court and the local Board of County Commissioners.