The bill amends existing laws regarding 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 present their current roles when seeking election.

The bill modifies Arkansas Code 7-10-103(f)(1)(B)(ii) by inserting provisions that explicitly permit candidates for the offices of Justice of the Supreme Court and Judge of the Court of Appeals to use their titles if they have been serving in those positions as appointees for at least twelve months. This amendment enhances the transparency of the candidate filing process and aligns the rules for nonpartisan judicial offices with the current practices for other judicial positions.

Statutes affected:
SB 516: 7-10-103(f)
Act 761: 7-10-103(f)