Opinion No. 76 (1985)  QUESTION: May a judge draft or originate
legislation dealing with substantive law?  ANSWER: The
Committee's answer to the question is "yes." Canon 4 of the Code
of Judicial Conduct permits a judge to engage in activities to
improve the law, the legal system and the administration of
justice. Specifically, under paragraph B of Canon 4, a judge may
engage in such activities as appearing at a public hearing
before an executive or legislative body. Also the judge may
consult with executive or legislative officials on matters
concerning the administration of justice. The Committee
considers the foregoing language to encompass the drafting or
origination of legislation dealing with substantive law.