The Denver Post: Colorado lawmakers last year voted to reform the way Colorado’s judges are investigated and disciplined for professional misconduct on the bench — but now voters must give final approval for the reforms to take effect.
The proposed reforms require changing the state’s constitution, and that has been proposed to voters through Amendment H on the ballot for the November election. To pass, Amendment H needs 55% support.
The bipartisan push for reform came in the wake of a judicial scandal that revealed significant concerns about the existing discipline process for judges, which was criticized for being secretive and insular.
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