This bill amends the law regarding candidates for nonpartisan elections in Arkansas, specifically allowing certain candidates to use the title of their nonpartisan judicial office on the ballot. The amendment to Arkansas Code 7-10-103(f)(B)(ii) stipulates that a candidate may use the title if they are currently serving in a judicial position they were elected to in the last election, or if they are a candidate for a nonpartisan judicial office and are currently serving in that office as an appointee for at least twelve months. Additionally, candidates who have previously served in a nonpartisan judicial office are also permitted to use the title.

The bill removes the previous requirement that candidates must be either a circuit judge or district judge to use the title and instead broadens the scope to include any nonpartisan judicial office. This change aims to provide clarity and inclusivity for candidates in nonpartisan elections, ensuring that those with relevant experience can appropriately represent their qualifications on the ballot.

Statutes affected:
SB 471: 7-10-103(f)