JUDICIARY-APPOINTED JUDGES House SponsorsRep. Jack D. Franks 5/2/2010HouseTabled Pursuant to Rule 46 ILCON Art. VI, Sec. 8 ILCON Art. VI, Sec. 10 ILCON Art. VI, Sec. 11 ILCON Art. VI, Sec. 12 ILCON Art. VI, Sec. 12.5 new Proposes to amend the Illinois Constitution to repeal provisions concerning the office of Associate Judge. Provides that Associate Judges in office on the effective date of the amendment assume the office of Circuit Judge on that date. Deletes provisions for election of Appellate and Circuit Judges and provides for their appointment by the Supreme Court. Provides for Judicial Nominating Commissions to nominate persons for appointment as Appellate and Circuit Judges. Makes other changes. Effective upon approval by the electors. 2/2/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks 2/3/2010HouseRead in Full a First Time 2/3/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/2/2010HouseTabled Pursuant to Rule 46