(AP) – Arkansas lawmakers have approved a resolution laying
out impeachment rules after calls to remove a judge who participated in an
anti-death penalty demonstration in April after issuing an order blocking
executions.House Speaker Jeremy Gillam introduced the resolution to the House on
Wednesday, which passed it 73-13. The resolution deals with House rules so
Senate approval isn’t required.
out impeachment rules after calls to remove a judge who participated in an
anti-death penalty demonstration in April after issuing an order blocking
executions.House Speaker Jeremy Gillam introduced the resolution to the House on
Wednesday, which passed it 73-13. The resolution deals with House rules so
Senate approval isn’t required.
The House already can call for an elected official to be impeached, but there
are no rules about how to do it.
Gillam said Tuesday that there are no plans to impeach Pulaski County Circuit
Judge Wendell Griffen.
Griffen is under investigation by the state Judicial Discipline and Disability
Commission for the demonstration.
Democratic Representative Vivian Flowers spoke against the resolution, saying the
commission already has the authority to discipline a judge.
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