The bill amends existing laws regarding the form of ballots, specifically addressing the use of prefixes for candidates running for nonpartisan judicial offices. It allows candidates for the positions of Justice of the Supreme Court or Judge of the Court of Appeals, who are currently serving as appointees, to use their title as a prefix on the ballot. This change aims to clarify the eligibility criteria for using such prefixes, ensuring that only those who have been serving in their appointed positions for at least twelve months can do so.

The specific legal language changes include the insertion of the titles "Justice of the Supreme Court" and "Judge of the Court of Appeals" into the criteria for using a prefix on the ballot. This amendment modifies the existing law to expand the circumstances under which candidates can display their judicial titles, thereby enhancing transparency and recognition for voters during elections for these nonpartisan judicial offices.

Statutes affected:
HB 1223: 7-7-305(c)
Act 126: 7-7-305(c)