This bill amends the requirements for filing as a candidate for nonpartisan judicial offices in Arkansas. Specifically, it allows individuals who are currently serving as appointees in the positions of Justice of the Supreme Court or Judge of the Court of Appeals to use their title as a prefix when filing as candidates for those offices. This change aims to clarify the eligibility criteria for candidates and ensure that appointees can represent their current roles in their candidacy.

The bill modifies Arkansas Code 7-10-103(f)(1)(B)(ii) by inserting provisions that specify the conditions under which a candidate may use their judicial title as a prefix. The new language stipulates that candidates must either be elected to their current position in the last election or, if they are appointees, they must have served in that role for at least twelve months. This amendment is intended to enhance transparency and recognition of appointees in the electoral process for nonpartisan judicial offices.

Statutes affected:
SB 516: 7-10-103(f)