Renames the supreme court the superior court and the court of appeals the supreme court
This bill (A 8437) is a constitutional amendment that would rename two state courts: the "supreme court" would become the "superior court," and the "court of appeals" would become the "supreme court." The bill modifies constitutional text throughout the document to replace these court titles in all references, including provisions about court jurisdiction, procedures, and structure. It does not change the courts' powers, responsibilities, or the legal processes they handle. The renaming is purely procedural, with no substantive policy changes to judicial functions or operations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 16, 2025
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Total actions
6
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Committee
4
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jun 9, 2025
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
May 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Charles Lavine
DDemocratic
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