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 represent their current roles in their candidacy.

The legal language in the bill modifies Arkansas Code 7-10-103(f)(1)(B)(ii) by inserting provisions that explicitly state that candidates for the offices of Justice of the Supreme Court or Judge of the Court of Appeals may use their titles as prefixes 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)