relative to legislative oversight of the judicial branch.establishing legislative oversight of the judicial branch.

Summary

The resolution proposes adding Article 4‑a to the state constitution, giving the General Court authority to form a commission, mainly of legislators, to investigate complaints against members of the judicial branch and recommend discipline such as censure, suspension, or removal. The amendment would be placed on the 2026 ballot and require a two‑thirds vote to become law. If adopted, the legislature—not the courts—would oversee judicial conduct.

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