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- Referred to judiciary
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BILL NUMBER:S3088
Title of bill
An act to amend the New York city civil court act, in relation to judges of the New York city housing part
Purpose or general idea of bill
Judges serving in the New York City housing part of the City's Civil Court currently are appointed to 5 year terms. This Bill would provide for the direct election of those judges to 10 year terms. The bill would give electors in New York City direct participation in the selection of the judges in this court.
Justification
The bills change in the selection process would give a franchise to the public.
Prior legislative history
New.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall become a law.
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