Concerning senate confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to fill vacancies on the supreme court.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Washington State's Senate to confirm the governor's appointments to fill Supreme Court vacancies. It mandates that any such appointment must receive a majority Senate vote for confirmation; if the Senate isn't in session, the appointee serves temporarily for up to 30 days after the next session begins. If the Senate fails to confirm the appointment within that period, the nomination becomes void, and the governor must submit a new candidate for confirmation. The amendment would directly affect the governor, the Senate, and the process for filling Supreme Court vacancies.