Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - Judicial Nominations

HJR 5 proposes to amend Utah's constitution to change how judges are appointed. It would let the Governor appoint any qualified judge without needing the Judicial Nominating Commission's list, remove the 30-day deadline for appointments, and eliminate the Chief Justice's power to fill vacancies if the Governor delays. The Senate would still need to approve appointments within 60 days. If approved by voters, these changes would take effect January 1, 2027.