The bill proposes a revision to the laws governing the judiciary in Montana, specifically addressing the eligibility of lawyers to apply for judicial office. It stipulates that a lawyer who has previously lost an election for a judicial office is disqualified from applying or being a candidate for such positions in the future. This change aims to establish a clear standard regarding the qualifications necessary for judicial candidacy.

To implement this change, the bill amends Section 3-1-902 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). The amendment includes a new provision that explicitly states that an otherwise qualified lawyer cannot apply for or be a candidate for judicial office if they have lost an election for that office at any time. This addition modifies the existing language to clarify the conditions under which a lawyer may seek judicial office, thereby enhancing the integrity of the judicial selection process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 3-1-902