COURTS: Constitutional amendment to provide for elections to fill newly-created judgeships and judicial vacancies and for exceptions as to courts of limited or specialized jurisdictions. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (Item #20) (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change how judges are selected for newly created court positions and vacancies in California. It removes a requirement that judgeships must be established before elections can be held and sets a specific deadline of March 29, 2025, for implementing these election rules. The measure also excludes courts with limited or specialized jurisdictions from these new election requirements. By altering the state constitution, the bill directly affects the process for filling judicial roles across the state's court system.