Bill Summary
The Colorado Judgeship Act, if passed, would authorize the appointment of 3 additional district judges for the district of Colorado. This would be done by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. This legislation also includes a technical and conforming amendment to the table in section 133(a) of title 28, United States Code, which would change the number of judges for Colorado from 10 to 13. The purpose of this Act is to address any potential workload issues in the district of Colorado and ensure that justice is efficiently and effectively served.
Possible Impacts
1. The legislation could affect the citizens of Colorado by providing them with additional district judgeships. This could potentially lead to a more efficient and timely judicial system, providing citizens with a fair and speedy trial.
2. The legislation could also affect lawyers and other legal professionals in Colorado, as they may have to adjust to the new judgeships and potentially work with the newly appointed judges.
3. The legislation could also impact the federal budget, as the appointment of additional judges and any necessary changes to the legal system could result in increased government spending. This could potentially have an effect on taxpayers and the overall economy.
[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 3342 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 3342
To authorize additional district judgeships for the district of
Colorado, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
December 8, 2021
Mr. Bennet (for himself and Mr. Hickenlooper) introduced the following
bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary
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A BILL
To authorize additional district judgeships for the district of
Colorado, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Colorado Judgeship Act''.
SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGESHIPS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO.
(a) Additional District Judgeships.--The President shall appoint,
by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, 3 additional district
judges for the district of Colorado.
(b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table in section
133(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking the item
relating to Colorado and inserting the following:
``Colorado................................................. 10''.
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