COURTS: Constitutional amendment to increase the non-lawyer membership of and provide for the selection judiciary commission members and to require investigations be conducted by directive of the supreme court. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EN +$7,115 GF EX See Note)

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the California Supreme Court to temporarily suspend judges without pay while an investigation into their conduct is underway. It specifically authorizes suspension for serious issues such as willful misconduct, persistent failure to perform duties, violations of judicial conduct codes, or felony convictions. The change aims to provide a faster mechanism for addressing judicial misconduct before a final decision is made by the judiciary commission.