Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing certain requirements applicable to the impeachment of an officer by the house of representatives and repealing the requirement that an officer against whom articles of impeachment have been preferred be suspended from the exercise of the duties of office during the pendency of the impeachment.
Impact
The repeal of a requirement that an officer facing impeachment be suspended from their duties during the proceedings has been a notable point of contention. This change could allow officials to continue serving in their positions while under investigation, potentially impacting governance and public trust. Advocates argue that this change protects due process rights and prevents hasty actions that could disrupt governance. However, opponents fear it could undermine the seriousness of impeachment and lead to conflicts of interest during investigations.
Summary
HJR29 proposes a constitutional amendment that revises the procedures related to the impeachment of state officers by the House of Representatives. The proposed changes require that any impeachment of an officer be preceded by the adoption of specific articles of impeachment by a committee of the House. Furthermore, it establishes that the House cannot consider these articles until at least 14 days after they have been filed. This change is aimed at ensuring a more structured and transparent process during impeachment proceedings, promoting accountability within legislative actions.
Contention
The amendment also requires that a witness testifying in an impeachment investigation do so under oath, further specifying the rights of the officers involved, including the right to cross-examine witnesses. This requirement is designed to enhance the integrity of the impeachment process but may raise concerns about the implications for fair legal proceedings and the potential politicization of impeachment investigations in the future. The bill has gathered diverse opinions, with ongoing discussions about its potential impact on the separation of powers and the legislative branch's ability to check executive authority.
Relating to requirements for the exercise of the power of impeachment by the House of Representatives and providing that officers against whom articles of impeachment are preferred receive pay during the pendency of impeachment proceedings.
Relating to the impeachment or removal from office of certain public officers, including procedures governing the impeachment, trial on impeachment, and disqualification of state officers, and to the grounds for which certain public officers may be removed from office.
Relating to the impeachment or removal from office of certain public officers, including procedures governing the impeachment, trial on impeachment, and disqualification of state officers, and to the grounds for which certain public officers may be removed from office.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify and implement certain provisions governing the impeachment, trial, removal from office, and disqualification of public officers.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify and implement certain provisions governing the impeachment, trial, removal from office, and disqualification of public officers.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for the election of constitutional convention delegates and vote requirements necessary for the adoption of a new constitution (RR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
(Constitutional Amendment) Modifies disposition of certain state revenues through repeal of the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund and deposits of certain revenue streams into the Budget Stabilization Fund (RRF INCREASE GF RV See Note)
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the application of state monies to the unfunded accrued liability of the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)
Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.