Circuit Court Judges - Selection and Retention Elections

HB 150 proposes constitutional changes to how circuit court judges are selected and retained. It would replace the current system of direct elections with a retention vote process: judges appointed by the governor to fill vacancies would face voter approval at the next general election one year after appointment, and every 10 years thereafter. This applies only to circuit court judges (not appellate or Supreme Court judges) and does not affect judges elected to initial terms. The bill requires voter approval for these retention votes, with "yes" meaning continued service for 10 years. It is a constitutional amendment proposal, not a regular bill, and would require voter ratification after legislative passage.