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AR HB1531
Bill
Status
4/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Nelda Speaks
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 7-7-305(c)(1)(B) to allow appointed circuit judges or district judges to use the "Judge" title on ballots for subsequent judicial offices if they have served in that position for at least 12 months.
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Clarifies that judges may use judicial office titles on ballots if they are currently serving or have served in a nonpartisan judicial office within the five years immediately preceding the election.
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Excludes special judges or justices appointed to hear specific cases from using judicial office titles on ballots.
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Makes parallel amendments to Arkansas Code § 7-10-103(f)(1)(B)(ii) applying the same rules for candidates using judicial office titles in nonpartisan judicial elections.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning The Names Printed On Ballots In Judicial Elections; And To Allow A Person Who Is Appointed To The Position Of Judge To Use The Title Of "judge" On The Ballot For A Subsequent Office.
Last Action
Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
4/24/2019